Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Lincoln, Nebraska
CHI Health Saint Elizabeth

Night Med/Surg RN

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Employer: Large health system in Nebraska/Iowa Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (0630-1900 or 1830-0700) Hours: 36 hours per week, guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• BLS certification
• 1 year of unit experience (Med Surg)
• Valid driver's license at submittal, used to confirm the candidate lives outside a 50-mile radius
• Must not work full time, part time, or PRN at any facility affiliated with the same health system
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments. Refusal to remove them will result in termination of the contract.

Role Details

• Unit: Med Surg, 42 beds
• Patients: Medical, surgical, and orthopedic
• Nursing ratio: 1:6-7, with at least one 1:6 assignment per week
• Dyad model: Each nurse has a dedicated CNA (ratio 1:6-7) and support from a virtual nurse (ratio 1:30)
• Charge nurse: Present on each shift, and takes an assignment
• Drips: No titratable drips except heparin
• Respiratory therapy: RT on the floor 24 hours
• Telemetry: Telemetry on the floor, with a centralized telemetry station
• Float scope: PCU or Burn
• Call/standby: None
• Weekends and holidays: As needed
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Orientation and Evaluation

• First week is classroom training, followed by two 12-hour floor shifts.
• Pass/fail open-book skills exam on Friday of orientation. Candidates must score 90% or higher to pass, or they will be terminated.

Time Off Requirements

• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted up front, limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract. Additional RTO will not be approved, including requests submitted after the contract starts.