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: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring a Nebraska or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit (6E) in a Level 1 trauma academic medical center
• 28-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5-6 and nurse aide ratios of 1:10-14
• Patient population includes cardiology, surgical oncology, urology, and complex general med-surg cases
• Telemetry monitoring available with centralized monitor techs; RNs must be able to read basic strips
• Respiratory equipment includes nasal cannula (<6L if acute) and trach collars
• RNs are not required to titrate drips, though IVF may be used
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts with self-scheduling, subject to manager approval for unit balancing
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required based on skill level

Requirements

• Active Nebraska or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification required
• Comfortable caring for a wide variety of patient types
• Willingness to teach and precept in an academic institute setting
• Driver's license required at time of consideration to verify residence location

Additional Information

• Academic institute setting with an emphasis on teaching and learning culture
• Charge nurse or house supervisor experience is a plus but not required
• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required per dress code
• Holiday coverage required with no RTO approved over holidays
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam during orientation (90% required) covering skills taught in orientation
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• 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-associated facility within the past year

American Traveler Job ID #P-779921. 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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