Travel Med Surg RN - $2,212 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Level 1 trauma academic hospital requiring 2+ years of experience and a NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit (6E) with 28 beds in a Level 1 trauma academic medical center
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 RN and 1:10-14 for nurse aides
• Cares for cardiology, surgical oncology, urology, and complex general med/surg patients
• Telemetry monitoring in place with centralized monitoring techs; RNs read basic strips
• Uses respiratory equipment including nasal cannula (<6L if acute) and trach collars
• RNs are not required to titrate drips; common IV fluids administered
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling, subject to manager unit balancing
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required per skill level
• No call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to care for a wide variety of patient types
• Willingness to teach/precept and learn in an academic institute setting
• Driver's license required to confirm residency location

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy academic Med/Surg unit treating complex diagnoses
• Charge nurse or house supervisor experience is a plus but not required
• 1-2 days of unit/department specific orientation provided
• Pass/fail open-book skills exam given during orientation; 90% required to pass
• Navy blue scrubs required per facility dress code
• Holiday coverage required with no RTO approved over holidays
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments

American Traveler Job ID #P-771420. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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