Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Omaha, NE

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 40-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit serving adult patients (18+) with acute and/or chronic conditions including sepsis, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine conditions, cardiac disease, and COVID-19. Required Qualifications Active or pending Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Nebraska (pending license accepted; if not in hand at time of submission, start date will be booked six weeks out).

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 or 26-week options) | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 4x12-hour shifts) | 36 or 48-hour weekly options available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 40-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit serving adult patients (18+) with acute and/or chronic conditions including sepsis, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine conditions, cardiac disease, and COVID-19
• Manage titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, complex wound care, post-bariatric procedures, high oxygen delivery systems, and end-of-life care
• Operate within a team-based care delivery model alongside Lead Nurses, Virtual Nurses, LPNs, and Nursing Assistants, working at the top of your scope of practice
• Float frequently across units and campuses as needed to meet facility staffing needs
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Fulfill weekend and holiday requirements: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period; must work 2 of 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)

Required Qualifications

• Active or pending Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Nebraska (pending license accepted; if not in hand at time of submission, start date will be booked six weeks out)
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry experience required, obtained at a large, urban hospital
• BLS certification required
• Experience managing titratable drips required (applicable on all floors)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center (may be considered in lieu of travel experience for first-time travelers)
• Familiarity with team-based care delivery models involving multidisciplinary staff
• Experience with complex patient populations including post-bariatric, tracheostomy, and end-of-life care

Why Join Us

• Work at the #1 rated hospital in Nebraska, a large academic medical center offering exposure to highly complex and diverse patient populations
• Flexible contract length and hours options (13 or 26 weeks; 36 or 48 hours per week) allow you to tailor your assignment to your lifestyle