Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Norfolk, NE

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Norfolk, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) | Weekends and holidays as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 38-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:5–6 nurse-to-patient ratio, with the ability to manage up to 1:6
• Care for a diverse adult patient population with diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness, and surgical cases (orthopedic, general surgery, spinal, and urology)
• Titrate and manage drips including Heparin; administer set-rate drips such as Bumex and Lasix
• Conduct bedside shift reports and perform proactive patient rounding
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, and cardiac techs to deliver coordinated patient care
• May float to the IMCU for Medical Surgical assignments as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio
• Experience with bedside shift report

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with respiratory therapy equipment including tracheostomies, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Comfort working in a high-turnover environment with frequent admissions and discharges
• Strong teamwork skills including willingness to assist with call lights and collaborate with CNAs

Why Join Us

• Nursing supervisor and cardiac monitoring technician support available 24/7, providing a well-supported clinical environment
• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible opportunity to begin or continue your travel nursing career