Medical-Surgical Neuro RN
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical - Neuro Registered Nurse

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed Acuity unit combining Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Stepdown care levels
• 48-bed unit specializing in Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Patient conditions include strokes, aneurysms, seizures, spinal fusions, brain and spinal cord tumors, and other neurological disorders
• Eight beds equipped for long-term EEG monitoring
• Multi-care level unit; RNs may care for up to five Med Surg patients simultaneously

Work Schedule & Staffing

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 possible in a 4-week period (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri/Sat night)
• Ratios:

  • Medical Surgical/Telemetry: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights (rare)
  • Stepdown: 1:3-4 (days and nights)
• 36 or 48-hour shift options available
• Floating required frequently to meet hospital staffing needs, including potential float to other campuses and units within scope
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a large, urban hospital setting
• First-time travel nurses not accepted unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center
• EPIC electronic charting experience required
• Drip medication administration required on all floors
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license for Nebraska (pending license accepted but must be in hand before start; booking may be delayed if not)
• Required certifications (as applicable per unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• NIH Stroke Certification required as applicable

Facility & Work Environment

• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Care teams include CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics, and some LPNs
• Mandatory scrubs: Steele gray scrubs with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Parking available via permit (~$55/month) or daily rates

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide checks
• Ongoing federal and state exclusion screenings (SAM, OIG) every 30 days
• Education verification and primary source license verification required
• Drug screen within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray with TB questionnaire if positive history
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Flu vaccine preferred (documentation or declination required)
  • COVID vaccine preferred; exemptions accepted
• Annual skills checklist required
• References: 2 work references from past 2 years (1 must be most recent employer if not a current traveler)
• State-specific registry checks required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Locals not accepted; candidate must reside more than 100 miles from facility
• RTO (Request Time Off) blackout dates: June 11-22, 2026 (due to College World Series)
• Up to two weeks of RTO permitted, must be submitted with application; additional requests at manager discretion

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-focused medical surgical unit within a large academic medical center environment. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic workload, frequent floating, and a commitment to high standards of patient care.