American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a night shift, requiring at least 2 years of acute care experience and a NE or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital on the Tele/Med Surg units (7W, 7E, 5E) with a trauma level 2 designation
• Patient population is primarily adults with occasional pediatric cases (1–5 per year)
• Common diagnoses include post-surgical, diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, weakness, and cancer
• Unit consists of 60 beds with an RN ratio of 5:1
• Required to float to 6E, acute rehab, and geriatric psych units as needed
• Night shifts of 12 hours (1830-0700) with every other weekend required
• Uses Epic for charting and Alaris IV pumps
• Navy scrubs required
• Responsibilities include caring for a diverse patient population and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Encouraged to demonstrate a positive mindset, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity to serve a diverse community including African American and Korean-speaking patients
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; non-compliance will result in termination
• Pass/fail exam on skills learned during orientation must be completed successfully
• Must provide 2 professional references, including 1 supervisor from the last 12 months and 1 peer or supervisor from the last 3 years
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage may be required

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience in an acute setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Prior experience with Epic EMR and Alaris IV pumps preferred
• Must pass a skills-based open book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Driver’s license required to verify permanent address outside a 50-mile radius
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• Submission of date of birth and COVID vaccination status required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652353. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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