MedSurg/Telemetry Neurology RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro Unit

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Department: Medical-Surgical Neurology, 4th Floor North
• Unit Beds: 25
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Patient Types: MedSurg/Telemetry patients including strokes, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery, joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, orthopedic trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive
• Common Drips RN Must Titrate: Heparin, lidocaine, ketamine
• Common Drips: PCA pumps
• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs: Yes, ratio approximately 1:10-20
• Telemetry/Monitor Techs: Present; Tele techs interpret strips, RNs should have tele awareness
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Patient population includes diverse cultures (Spanish, Karen, Burmese)

Schedule & Orientation

• Shifts: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 (12-hour shifts)
• Scheduling: Travelers are scheduled; limited block scheduling available
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2-3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
• Floating: Required to float to other MedSurg areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for beds
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS (AHA) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, resources provided)
• Driver’s license required at submission
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with certain affiliated facilities
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required
• No license or background issues allowed

Additional Notes

• Focus on hourly rounding and responsiveness
• High patient turnover with multiple admissions and discharges daily
• Successful nurses are team players, dependable, compassionate, and patient-focused
• Scrub color for RNs: Navy blue

Experience

• Specialty: MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; strong candidates considered, travel experience preferred but not mandatory

This position is ideal for RNs experienced in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing with neurological patient care exposure, who thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.