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

$3,024/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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    Certification details
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable to the unit)
    Job details
  • 13 or 26 week option!! Medical Surgical/Solid Organ Transplant Unit – SOTU is a 36-bed unit providing medical surgical/telemetry and progressive care to adult pre and post liver, kidney, pancreas, intestinal transplant patients and intestinal rehabilitation patients. Adolescent patients starting at the age of 15 are on the unit but are cared for by core staff only. 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). Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN 2 years of prior Telemetry experience pref (must have 2 years exp in large, urban hospital) Drips are required on all floors First timers NOT accepted (will consider if the traveler has 2 years of experience at a Level l Academic Medical Center) 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). Scrubs: MANDATORY - RNs wear Steele gray scrubs with the Nebraska Medicine logo printed on the back. Information on how to obtain Nebraska Medicine branded scrubs will be shared once traveler is confirmed. Facility also sells gray T-shirts that can be worn in their company store. Parking: Professionals can obtain a parking permit (cost depends on the lot, but is approx. $55/month) or they can use daily rate parking ($3 to park for 20 hrs). Nebraska Medical Center - Nebraska Medical Center (NMC) is the No. 1 rated hospital in the Omaha metro area and the state of Nebraska. NMC is a 718 acute-care bed facility that provides care to some of the sickest and most complex patients from a team of experts that represents more than 1,000 physicians in all major specialties and services. As the teaching hospital for the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), our patients also benefit from one of the nation’s leaders in cutting edge research and education.
    Job requirements
  • Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN with 2 years of prior Telemetry experience preferred in large, urban hospital setting.
  • Experience with drips required on all floors.
  • Must have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center for first-time applicants to be considered.
  • EPIC charting experience required.
  • Willing to float within scope to meet facility needs, including potentially floating to Bellevue campus.
    Schedule information
  • Contract length options of 13 or 26 weeks.
  • Day/Night ratios are 1:5 days or 1:6 nights, with potential for 1:7 nights on rare occasions.
  • Weekend Requirement: Two weekends in a four-week schedule period.
    Unit specific information
  • Unit: Medical Surgical/Solid Organ Transplant Unit (SOTU)
    Additional Details
  • Locals not accepted; must reside more than 100 miles from facility.
  • 100% Nicotine Free Facility.
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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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