TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68105!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Observation Unit
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours
Experience: 2 Years in a Large, Urban Client
License: Required
Certifications: BLS Required, ACLS Preferred
Must-Have:
- 2 Years of Prior Experience
- EPIC Charting Experience
- Experience with Drips
Description:
The Observation Unit provides care to patients who require evaluation and treatment for a period of time between 8 and 48 hours.
Conditions that may require observation include chest pain, asthma, abdominal pain, kidney stones, and minor infections.
Services provided include IV antibiotics, fluids, insulin drips, and nitroglycerin for blood pressure management.
The nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:5 during the day and 1:6 during the night.
Depending on staffing, night ratios can rise to 1:7, though this is rare.
BLS is required, while ACLS is preferred.
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in a large, urban hospital setting.
Experience with administering drips is required on all floors.
Familiarity with EPIC charting is necessary and previous travel experience is preferred.
Travelers may be required to float within their scope to meet facility needs, including potentially floating to other campuses.
The facility has a strict policy of being a nicotine-free environment.
Weekend shifts will be assigned, requiring four weekend shifts out of eight possible in a four-week period.
Travelers must be available to work two out of three major holidays during the winter holiday period.
Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify.
Pending license applications will be accepted.
Candidates are expected to wear designated scrubs while on duty.