Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Fremont, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Fremont, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / ICU (Mixed Unit)

Location

Fremont, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation with core staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a mixed unit (approximately 50% Medical Surgical, 50% ICU), caring for a diverse patient population including ortho, CHF, COPD, NSTEMI, DKA, sepsis/shock, acute respiratory failure, and oncology patients
• Manage and titrate drips including vasopressors, sedation drips, Heparin, Lasix, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Lopressor; manage set-rate drips as assigned
• Interpret telemetry strips and document findings; visualize and document monitor details in Cerner with support from a centralized tele tech station using Philips monitors
• Manage arterial lines, multimodal sedation, and ventilator patients with RT support in the ICU setting; support stable BiPAP and CPAP patients on the Med Surg side
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 on Med Surg (nights) and 1:2 in ICU, with patient care tech support available
• May float to the alternate unit (Med Surg or ICU) as needed; traveler may volunteer for on-call shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact equivalent) valid for the state of Nebraska
• BLS certification required for Med Surg assignment; BLS and ACLS certification required for ICU assignment
• Must be a telemetry-trained nurse with demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Must be able to manage set-rate drips and titrate drips including vasopressors, sedation, and anticoagulants
• ICU experience required for ICU assignment, including sepsis management, vasopressor drip management, and arterial line experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with oncology patients; chemo-certified nurses may be eligible to administer chemotherapy
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records
• Prior experience in a mixed Med Surg/ICU or step-down environment
• Comfort working in a facility supported by eICU and 24/7 hospitalist coverage

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, dual-specialty environment with exposure to both Med Surg and ICU patient populations, supported by a collaborative core staff and house supervisor coverage
• Scheduling considers traveler requests and block scheduling may be available; additional shifts are typically accessible for those seeking extra hours