Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Norfolk, NE

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Norfolk, Nebraska, 68701!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Norfolk, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Weekends and holidays as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 38-bed Medical Surgical unit managing a variety of diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and surgical cases (orthopedic, general surgery, spinal, and urology)
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, with the ability to manage a 1:6 ratio; high turnover on day shift — expect admissions upon patient discharges
• Titrate drips including Heparin; administer set-rate drips such as Bumex and Lasix
• Conduct bedside shift report and perform proactive patient rounding
• Collaborate with CNAs, cardiac techs, respiratory therapy, and nursing supervisors available 24/7; may float to IMCU for Medical Surgical assignments
• Document accurately using EPIC electronic health records

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with EPIC documentation
• Ability to manage a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Experience with bedside shift report
• Must live at least 45 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for surgical patients including orthopedic, spinal, general surgery, and urology populations
• Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment such as trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Strong teamwork skills including answering call lights and collaborating effectively with CNA staff
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with nursing supervisors and cardiac techs available 24/7, allowing RNs to focus on patient care without reading their own telemetry strips
• Structured orientation and a collaborative team environment that values proactive rounding and strong interdisciplinary communication