Travel Med-Surg/Ortho Trauma Telemetry Nurse
7 days ago
Omaha
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Med Surg, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 12/08/2025, • Duration: 16 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in the Med/Surg Ortho Trauma unit within an acute hospital setting, • Level 1 trauma center with a 55-bed unit, • 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required, • Required to work 2-3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year's, • Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5-6 with nurse aides (ratio 1:10-20), • Typical patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, ortho trauma, sepsis, cellulitis, GI bleeds, pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, colon resections, prostatectomy, and failure to thrive, • RNs titrate heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips and use PCA pumps, • Epic EMR is used; experience preferred, • Unit is supported by charge nurses and monitor techs; RNs should have some telemetry awareness, • Floating required to other Med/Surg areas or units with Med/Surg patients, • RNs must pass a skills-based open-book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%, • Focus on hourly rounding, responsiveness, and managing busy daily admissions and discharges, • Mechanical lifts provided in every other room, • Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas, • Navy blue scrubs required, • Culturally diverse patient population, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese communities, • Two days of unit-specific orientation provided, • Requests for time off must be submitted up front (maximum 7 days per 13-week contract); additional requests are not approved, • Returning applicants may not have been employed by a CommonSpirit facility within the past year, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply\n \n Requirements\n, • Active NE or compact state RN license required at time of application; pending licenses not accepted, • Current American Heart Association BLS certification required; ACLS preferred, • Minimum of 2 years’ recent Med/Surg Ortho Trauma nursing experience required, • Driver’s license required to verify residence outside 50-mile radius, • Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity), • Professional references: one supervisor from the past year and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.