Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Norfolk, NE

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

Norfolk, NE | Medical Surgical

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 38-bed Medical Surgical unit managing a diverse patient population including surgical, orthopedic, urological, and general medical diagnoses
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6; must be able to manage a 1:6 ratio , with high patient turnover on days including admissions following discharges
• 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, charge nurses, nursing supervisors, and respiratory therapy to support team-based care
• May float to IMCU for Medical Surgical assignments as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Experience with bedside shift report and ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio
• Experience aligned with the shift being applied for (Days)
• Must live at least 45 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with orthopedic, spinal, or general surgical patient populations
• Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment such as trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen
• Comfort working with patients ranging from older adolescents through adults across a wide variety of diagnoses
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with nursing supervisors available 24/7, dedicated charge nurses, cardiac techs, nurse aides, and respiratory therapy on staff around the clock
• Urgent need with ASAP start availability — an excellent opportunity to step into a well-supported Med Surg environment quickly