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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

$3,024/week

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Contract length: 13 weeks
9 Trauma - 45 bed medical/surgical unit providing care to trauma patients with focus on the acute and chronic needs for patients that are hemodynamically and medically stable.
Specialty medical/surgical unit that is fast paced.
Trauma focuses on acute and chronic needs for trauma patients admitted from the emergency department, transferred from the ICU, or admitted from surgical/procedural services.
Ratios are 1:5 days/1:6 nights. Depending on staffing, night ratios can be 1:7 (this is rare, but facility wants travelers to be aware).
EPIC charting experience required.
Will float within scope to meet facility needs (this includes potentially floating to Bellevue campus).
100% NICOTINE FREE FACILITY.
Locals Accepted: NO (candidate must be more than 100 miles from facility).
Pending license accepted: Yes, but if license is not IN HAND at the time of submission then traveler will be booked six weeks out.
RTO restrictions: Up to two weeks of RTO permitted. RTO must be submitted with application. Additional requests after confirmation at manager discretion.
Weekend Requirement: Two weekends in a four-week schedule period (Saturday/Sunday for day shift, Friday/Saturday for night shift).

Job requirements

2 years of prior MS/Telemetry experience preferred (must have large, urban hospital experience).
Drips are required on all floors.
Level I Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital experience required.
First timers NOT accepted (will consider if traveler has 2+ years of trauma experience and meets all other requirements).
BLS required.

Schedule information

Weekend Requirement: Two weekends in a four-week schedule period (Saturday/Sunday for day shift, Friday/Saturday for night shift).

Unit specific information

9 Trauma - 45 bed medical/surgical unit providing care to trauma patients with focus on the acute and chronic needs for patients that are hemodynamically and medically stable.

Additional Details

Government-Issued Photo ID Required.
A baseline eye exam (Snellen) is required for any traveler working in the OR ONLY.
2 references from work within the past 2 years. If not a current traveler, one reference must be from most recent employer.

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Short Term Acute Care
592 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS4350 Dewey AveOmaha, NE 68105

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About Omaha, NE

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Omaha is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.

Weather

Omaha experiences hot summers with average highs around 86°F and average lows around 65°F.
Winters are cold with average highs around 33°F and average lows around 14°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Omaha, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Omaha is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options include buses and a limited light rail system.

Demographics

Omaha has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Omaha offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines.
The city has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and performance spaces.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby state parks and recreational facilities.

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