Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Kearney, NE

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Location

Kearney, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) | Onsite | Every other to every 3rd weekend rotation | Holiday rotation with team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an emergency room setting with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing approximately 20 patients per day
• Care for cardiac and telestroke program patient populations across triage, treatment, and trauma bay areas (2 triage, 5 treatment, 1 trauma bay)
• Perform IV insertions and lab draws, requiring strong IV skills, as both Lab Techs and RNs are responsible for lab collection
• Utilize GE telemetry and monitoring equipment, including hard-wired monitors in rooms and at the nurses' station
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with a 24/7 on-site team including physicians, pharmacy, RRTs, and security

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Emergency room nursing experience
• Strong IV insertion skills; must be comfortable performing lab draws
• Proficiency or ability to quickly learn EPIC EMR
• Ability to work night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) including weekend and holiday rotations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac monitoring and telestroke patient populations
• Familiarity with GE telemetry and monitoring equipment
• Prior experience working in a trauma-designated emergency department

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported environment featuring 24/7 on-site physicians, pharmacy, RRTs, and security, as well as dedicated charge nurses and nurse aides on every shift
• Structured orientation with a preceptor provides a smooth transition into the department