Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Norfolk, NE

Care for a diverse patient population including medical diagnoses (pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness) and surgical patients (orthopedic, general surgery, spinal, and urology). Why Join Us Unit offers strong support resources including a nursing supervisor available 24/7, dedicated charge nurses on both shifts, cardiac monitoring technicians around the clock, and Respiratory Therapy support 24/7.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Norfolk, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 38-bed Medical Surgical unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6; must be able to manage a 1:6 assignment
• Care for a diverse patient population including medical diagnoses (pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness) and surgical patients (orthopedic, general surgery, spinal, and urology)
• Titrate drips including Heparin; administer set-rate drips such as Bumex and Lasix
• Conduct bedside shift report and perform proactive patient rounding; collaborate with CNAs by assisting with call lights and supporting a team-oriented environment
• Document accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• May float to the IMCU for Medical Surgical assignments as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure appropriate for the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with EPIC documentation
• Experience with bedside shift report and ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio
• Must live at least 45 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with titratable drips, including Heparin
• Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment such as trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Comfort working in a high-turnover environment with frequent admissions and discharges
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Unit offers strong support resources including a nursing supervisor available 24/7, dedicated charge nurses on both shifts, cardiac monitoring technicians around the clock, and Respiratory Therapy support 24/7
• Nurse aides are available on the unit to assist with accuchecks and vital signs, supporting a collaborative care environment