Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Papillion, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Papillion, 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) – Emergency Room

Location

Papillion, NE | Emergency Room

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 21-bed Emergency Room setting, managing all age groups with diagnoses including chest pain, abdominal pain, orthopedic injuries, sepsis, stroke, and ENT emergencies
• Administer and monitor common drips including antibiotics, narcotics, anti-emetics, vaccines, and emergency medications
• Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio while delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care
• Cross-train to cover charge nurse responsibilities on an occasional basis as needed
• Participate in 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation, including an open-book skills exam requiring a minimum score of 90% to pass
• Coordinate patient transfers when specialty resources are beyond the scope of the facility

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Must comply with facility fingernail policy — artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal for radius verification
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract); additional time off requests will not be approved after submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a certified stroke center environment
• Familiarity with a lower-volume ER setting and comfort with patient transfer protocols
• Charge nurse experience or willingness to cross-train into a charge role
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with a positive, can-do attitude

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a certified stroke center within a collaborative, community-focused Emergency Room environment
• Supportive team culture that values compassion, teamwork, and high energy in delivering patient care