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Job ID: 894115
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,191.95
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Tele / Ortho
Location
Omaha, NE | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM / 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM rotation) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Med-Surg/Telemetry and Orthopedic unit (55 beds) with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, managing a diverse patient population including joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, sepsis, GI bleeds, and pneumonia
- Titrate drips including Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine; manage PCA pumps and other set-rate drips
- Maintain telemetry awareness; telemetry technicians are available on unit to interpret strips
- Perform consistent hourly rounding and maintain high responsiveness to patient needs, supporting a culture of patient-first, compassionate care
- Float as needed to other medical-surgical areas or units housing Med-Surg patients awaiting bed placement
- Adhere to unit dress code (Navy Blue scrubs) and facility policy, including prohibition of artificial nails in all patient care areas
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid for practice in Nebraska
- BLS certification required
- Must successfully pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
- Ability to manage high patient throughput including multiple admissions and discharges within a single shift
- Must submit all requested time off (RTO) upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract period — additional RTO will not be approved after submission
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity are not eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ACLS certification preferred
- Prior experience in a Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Orthopedic nursing setting
- Comfort working with culturally diverse patient populations, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients
- Experience with drip titration and telemetry monitoring in an acute care environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported unit environment with charge nurses on every shift, patient care techs, telemetry technicians, and mechanical lifts available in patient rooms
- Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance with the opportunity for limited block scheduling, offering a degree of predictability throughout your contract