Telemetry Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Unit Overview

• Heart & Vascular Unit (7HVU)
• 49-bed specialty medical/surgical unit focused on cardiovascular care
• Fast-paced environment with care for stable heart and lung transplants and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• Sister unit to the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

Patient Ratios

• Day shift: 1:5
• Night shift: 1:6 (can occasionally be 1:7)

Schedule & Floating

• 36 or 48-hour shift options
• Floating required frequently to meet staffing needs, including to multiple units and potentially Bellevue campus
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri night/Sat night)
• RTO (Request Time Off) allowed up to 2 weeks, with restrictions during College World Series dates (6/11/26 - 6/22/26)
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a large, urban hospital (highest required years of experience)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Drip medication administration required on all floors
• First-time travelers NOT accepted unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse license required (Nebraska license accepted pending but must be in hand before start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be prepared to float within scope to various units (e.g., 4CS, 5 West, 6 Neuro, Trauma, Observation, SOTU)
• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Scrubs mandatory: Steele gray with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 100 miles from facility)

Background & Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including federal enhanced search
• SAM and OIG checks required every 30 days
• Education verification required
• Drug screen within 60 days of start and updated annually
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations required: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, annual PPD or TB clearance
• Flu vaccine preferred but not mandatory (documentation or declination required)
• COVID vaccine preferred; exemptions accepted

Other Notes

• Parking permit available (~$55/month) or daily parking rates
• 2 references from work within past 2 years required
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced telemetry RNs interested in cardiovascular specialty care within a top-rated academic medical center environment.