Emergency Room RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (ER)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center Emergency Room with pediatric certification and a comprehensive stroke center designation.
• Fast-paced, high acuity environment.
• Patient types include trauma, sepsis, chest pain, shortness of breath, strokes (TPA administration).
• Unit includes 20 beds (5 trauma, 10 observation, hallway beds), 6 Fast Track beds, and 3 triage beds.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by area:

  • 1:4 in zones
  • 1:6 in Fast Track
  • 1:5 in Observation
  • 1:1 in ICU/Trauma
• Support staff includes charge nurses, nurse aides/EMTs/paramedics/patient sitters with ratios of 1:10 in observation and 1:20 in main ED.
• Telemetry/Monitor techs present; RNs must read and interpret cardiac strips.
• ED staffed with physicians and mid-level providers.
• Floating required at least once a week to observation unit and a freestanding ER.
• Orientation includes 1 week onboarding plus 3 additional shifts at other facilities.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred but not required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Recent Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience required.
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book).
• Valid driver’s license required at time of application.
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas.
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN within 50 miles at any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system.
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Shifts available: 7am-7pm, 9am-9pm, 11am-11pm, 3pm-3am, 7pm-7am (night shift for this role).
• Weekend and holiday work required based on department needs.
• Security is in-house 24/7 within the ER.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to work in a trauma-certified, pediatric-capable ER with comprehensive stroke care.
• Must be able to float to other units as needed.
• High acuity and fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical skills and trauma experience.