Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Omaha, 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

Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-hour shifts | Self-scheduling (subject to manager approval for unit balancing) | Every other weekend required | Holiday coverage required | No RTO approved over holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 28-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a patient population that includes cardiology, surgical oncology, urology, and complex general Med/Surg cases
• Manage a patient assignment of 1:5–6, delivering safe and effective nursing care across a wide variety of diagnoses and acuity levels
• Monitor and manage IV fluid drips and basic respiratory support equipment including nasal cannula, trach collar, and supplemental oxygen up to 6L
• Interpret basic telemetry strips; unit utilizes centralized monitoring technicians for continuous monitoring support
• Participate in an academic environment with a willingness to precept and mentor students and new staff as needed
• Successfully pass a required open-book skills examination (minimum score of 90%) administered during orientation; failure to pass will result to contract termination

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of Nebraska
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal and will be used to verify candidate resides outside the 50-mile radius
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health are not eligible
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; candidates must comply with facility fingernail policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience as a Charge Nurse or House Supervisor is a plus
• Comfort caring for a broad and complex patient population across multiple service lines
• Experience in an academic or teaching hospital environment
• Ability to read and interpret basic telemetry strips

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic academic medical environment that values professional growth, education, and collaboration
• Self-scheduling model offers flexibility within a structured, team-oriented unit