Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Norfolk, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Norfolk, NE
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 899052

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Location


Norfolk, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 38-bed Medical Surgical unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; must be able to manage a 1:6 assignment
• Care for a diverse patient population including medical diagnoses (pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness) and surgical patients (orthopedic, general surgery, spinal, and urology)
• Titrate drips including Heparin; administer set-rate drips such as Bumex and Lasix
• Conduct bedside shift report and perform proactive patient rounding; collaborate with CNAs by assisting with call lights and supporting a team-oriented environment
• Document accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• May float to the IMCU for Medical Surgical assignments as needed

• Active RN licensure appropriate for the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with EPIC documentation
• Experience with bedside shift report and ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio
• Must live at least 45 miles from the facility to be eligible

• Experience with titratable drips, including Heparin
• Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment such as trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Comfort working in a high-turnover environment with frequent admissions and discharges
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• Unit offers strong support resources including a nursing supervisor available 24/7, dedicated charge nurses on both shifts, cardiac monitoring technicians around the clock, and Respiratory Therapy support 24/7
• Nurse aides are available on the unit to assist with accuchecks and vital signs, supporting a collaborative care environment