Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,260 per week in Omaha, NE

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: MedSurg/Tele 4N Neuro Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - RN's must pass a skills exam during orientation - Prohibition of artificial nails in all departments providing patient care - Must not be associated with any competing healthcare facilities - No license or background hits Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse on the 4th floor, focused on MedSurg and Telemetry patients. The unit treats various medical and surgical conditions, including neurology patients. Patients may include those who have experienced strokes, stable neurological deficits, and post-neurosurgery procedures. The bed capacity for this unit is 25, with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6. Common diagnoses include joint replacements, fractures, COPD exacerbations, and more. RN's are required to titrate certain medications including Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine. Charge nurses are present on each shift and will take an assignment. Patient care technicians support RNs on the unit with a typical ratio of 1:10-20. Telemetry technicians will interpret strips, but RN's should have some awareness of telemetry. Shifts start at 0630-1900 and 1830-0700. Weekends require at least every other weekend, with additional shifts based on unit needs. Holiday coverage includes 2-3 holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year. Floating to other medical surgical areas may be required based on patient needs. RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs. Mechanical lifts are available in every other room. Hourly rounding and responsiveness are emphasized on this unit. Nurses should manage daily operations efficiently and prioritize patient care. The unit serves a diverse patient population.