Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro

American Traveler

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,284.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Neuro RN for a Level 1 trauma hospital requiring NIHSS certification and 2+ years of experience.

Details

Acute care Med/Surg-Tele unit specializing in Neuro patients within a Level 1 trauma facility

25-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6

Patient population includes strokes, stable neurological deficits, post neurosurgery procedures, and general Med/Surg overflow cases such as joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, GI bleeds, and sepsis

RNs titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, ketamine, and manage PCA pumps

Charge nurse present on every shift and takes a patient assignment

Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at 1:10-20 ratio

Tele techs interpret monitor strips; RNs should maintain general tele awareness

12-hour night shifts (1830-0700), with limited block scheduling available

Travelers are scheduled directly by the facility

Required to work at least every other weekend, with additional shifts possible based on census

2-3 holiday shifts required between Thanksgiving and New Year's

Floating required to other medical surgical areas or units with Med/Surg patients awaiting placement

EPIC EMR used

Requirements

Active RN license (NE state or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted

BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required, pending certifications not accepted

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

Acute care and Level 1 trauma setting experience preferred

Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam on orientation skills with a minimum score of 90%

Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas

Driver's license required to confirm residency for radius eligibility

Additional Information

Provide direct nursing care including hourly rounding, medication administration, and drip titration for Med/Surg-Neuro patients

Manage frequent patient admissions and discharges throughout the shift

Care for a culturally diverse patient population, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients

Mechanical lifts available in alternating patient rooms

2 days of unit-specific orientation provided

Navy blue scrubs required for RNs

Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable

First-time travelers with strong clinical backgrounds will be considered, though prior travel experience is preferred