Telemetry Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location

• Omaha, Nebraska

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Medical Surgical/Solid Organ Transplant Unit (36-bed)
• Provides medical surgical, telemetry, and progressive care to adult pre- and post-liver, kidney, pancreas, intestinal transplant, and intestinal rehabilitation patients
• Adolescent patients (age 15+) cared for by core staff only
• Patient ratios: 1:5 days / 1:6 nights (night ratio may rarely be 1:7)
• Care teams include CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics; LPNs assigned on some floors
• Floating required frequently to meet staffing needs, including to multiple units and potentially to a nearby campus
• Facility is 100% nicotine free

Schedule

• Night shift: 4 shifts per 4-week period (12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday and Saturday nights)
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Must be prepared to float frequently within scope of practice
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 100 miles from facility)
• Scrubs: Steele gray scrubs with facility logo mandatory (provided after confirmation)
• Background check, drug screen, and multiple health and competency verifications required prior to start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Physical exam, fit mask test, immunizations (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap), TB testing, and drug screening must be current and updated annually
• Flu vaccine preferred but not mandatory; documentation or declination required
• COVID vaccine preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted
• References: 2 work references from past 2 years required
• Annual skills checklist required

Facility Notes

• The hospital is a top-rated acute care facility with 718 beds
• Provides care for complex patients with a large team of specialists
• Teaching hospital with strong research and education programs

Time Off and Scheduling Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) blackout dates: June 11–22, 2026 (due to College World Series)
• Up to two weeks of RTO permitted; requests must be submitted with application and approved by manager
• Parking permits available (~$55/month) or daily parking rates apply

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse Telemetry travel contract position.