Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,194 per week in Omaha, NE

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: MedSurg/Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Good communication skills, accurate documentation, timeliness, patient-centered care Description: This position is for a MedSurg/Oncology Registered Nurse. The unit focuses on medical/surgical patients with an emphasis on post-operative cancer interventions.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: MedSurg/Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Good communication skills, accurate documentation, timeliness, patient-centered care Description: This position is for a MedSurg/Oncology Registered Nurse. The unit focuses on medical/surgical patients with an emphasis on post-operative cancer interventions. There are 21 beds on this unit, with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5. Registered Nurses are required to titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, and TPN. Charge nurses and house supervisors are present on the unit. There may be nurse aids available, with ratios sometimes dependent on sitter needs. Central monitoring is utilized, and Registered Nurses will interpret cardiac strips. The schedule includes three 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Every third weekend and rotating holiday coverage is required. Floating to other medical/surgical units is rare but may occur if necessary. Registered Nurses must adhere to a strict fingernail policy; artificial nails are prohibited. Oncology certification is preferred but not mandatory. Travelers are not required to administer chemotherapy due to internal competency requirements. The goal is to deliver quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting.