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: 899746

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location


Norfolk, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM | 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 adult patient population with diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness, and surgical cases (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, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, and a 24/7 cardiac tech team; RNs are not required to read their own telemetry strips
• May float to the IMCU for Medical Surgical assignments as needed

• Active RN license
• BLS certification required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Experience working the shift being applied for (nights)
• Must live at least 45 miles from the facility to be eligible

• Experience with titrating drips in an acute care setting
• Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment including trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Strong teamwork skills, including willingness to assist with call lights and collaborate with CNA staff

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this opportunity
• 24/7 nursing supervisor and cardiac tech support provides a structured, team-oriented environment