TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Norfolk, Nebraska, 68701!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Norfolk, NE | Medical Surgical
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 38-bed Medical Surgical unit managing a diverse patient population including surgical, orthopedic, urological, and general medical diagnoses
- Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6; must be able to manage a 1:6 ratio, with high patient turnover on days including admissions following discharges
- 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, charge nurses, nursing supervisors, and respiratory therapy to support team-based care
- May float to IMCU for Medical Surgical assignments as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record documentation
- Experience with bedside shift report and ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio
- Experience aligned with the shift being applied for (Days)
- Must live at least 45 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with orthopedic, spinal, or general surgical patient populations
- Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment such as trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen
- Comfort working with patients ranging from older adolescents through adults across a wide variety of diagnoses
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
- Supportive unit structure with nursing supervisors available 24/7, dedicated charge nurses, cardiac techs, nurse aides, and respiratory therapy on staff around the clock
- Urgent need with ASAP start availability — an excellent opportunity to step into a well-supported Med Surg environment quickly