Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Observation Unit

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

Job Description

• Work in the Observation Unit providing care to patients requiring evaluation and treatment for 8 to 48 hours.
• Patient conditions may include chest pain, asthma, abdominal pain, kidney stones, minor infections.
• Care involves IV antibiotics, fluids, insulin drips, nitro for blood pressure, and lab monitoring (TP and lipids).
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5 during days, 1:6 at nights (night ratio may occasionally be 1:7).
• Must be able to float within scope to other units as needed. Possible units include neuro, trauma, and others.
• Weekend shifts required: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 possible in a 4-week period.
• Holiday work requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a large, urban hospital setting.
• At least 1 year of recent experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Experience at a Level I academic medical center for first-time travel nurses.
• One completed travel nursing assignment.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Must be willing and able to float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Must be nicotine-free (100% nicotine-free facility).
• Candidate must live more than 100 miles from the facility (locals not accepted).

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
• Other certifications as applicable (PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification).
• Background check within 30 days of start, including federal and state-level screenings.
• Drug screening within 60 days of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required: Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, annual flu vaccine documentation or declination, TB testing, physical exam, fit mask test.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams required.
• State-specific registry checks and verifications required prior to start.

Additional Information

• Scrubs: RNs must wear facility-specific scrubs (details provided upon confirmation).
• Parking available with permit or daily rates.
• Up to two weeks of time off allowed with manager approval.
• RTO blackout dates apply (specific dates around College World Series).
• References: 2 work references from the past 2 years required.

Summary

This is a travel RN contract position in an Observation Unit requiring at least 2 years of urban hospital experience, EPIC charting skills, and drip management. The role involves floating to various units, weekend and holiday shifts, and strict compliance with certifications and health requirements. Candidates must be nicotine-free and live over 100 miles from the facility.

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