Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

• Travel experience is preferred.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Nebraska license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health.

• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (Midwest) CommonSpirit Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

An interview may not be available prior to offer.

Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Required Credentials: - You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding. - Pass/fail open-book skills exam on Friday during orientation covering skills learned; must score 90% to pass or contract will be terminated.

Special Requests: - Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. - Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months. - Cannot be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity. - Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility. - Will approve a limited amount of block scheduling.

Unit Details: - Med Surg Neuro unit caring for Med Surg/Tele patients including stroke patients, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery patients, and Med Surg overflow. - Common patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive. - Titrate heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps in use. - Tele techs interpret rhythms; RNs should have tele awareness. - No RT equipment troubleshooting. - Charge nurse on each shift; patient care tech support ratios 1:10-20. - Mechanical lifts available in every other room. - Unit typically has multiple discharges and admissions in one day. - Serves patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese populations.

Shift & Scheduling: - At least every other weekend, but additional weekend shifts may be required based on unit needs and census. - 2-3 holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

Floating Requirements: - Float to other medical-surgical areas or to units with Med Surg patients waiting for a Med Surg bed.

Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1. Start assignment restriction: 14 days

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 3 years

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: NE
• Certifications: Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-08-03
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3