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 / Ortho

Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | Every 3rd weekend required | Rotating holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical/Surgical Orthopedic unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for medical/surgical patients with a specialty focus on post-operative cancer intervention (e.g., prostatectomy, mastectomy)
• Titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, and TPN as required
• Monitor telemetry via central monitoring and recognize and respond to changes in patient status
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation while delivering patient-centered care
• Float on a rare basis, limited to other medical/surgical units only

Required Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must successfully pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required upon start
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN positions with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical setting
• Experience with post-operative oncology patients
• Familiarity with titratable drips (heparin, lidocaine, TPN)
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a structured unit with charge nurse and house supervisor support, offering a collaborative care environment
• No on-call or standby requirements, providing a more predictable contract schedule