Med/Surg RN - Emergency Services (Nights)

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking experienced Med/Surg trained nurses to care for ED admission holds in a busy 48-bed Emergency Department. The role requires an ADN or Nursing Diploma, Nebraska RN license (or compact), BLS, and likely PALS/ACLS; TNCC/ATCN may be required depending on the department. Nights, weekends, and holidays are included.

We offer tuition assistance, a Clarkson College discount, and opportunities for career advancement within a leading health network.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required
• Current Nebraska RN license or compact state license required
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• PALS certification preferred depending on department
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer date
• TNCC or ATCN within one year of hire or transfer date

Responsibilities

• Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.
• Care for ED admission holds in a 48-bed Emergency Department with varying acuity and patient ages.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

ADN or Nursing Diploma

Nebraska RN license or compact license

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

TNCC/ATCN certification

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Seeking Experience Med/Surg Trained Nurses to care for ED admission holds. At least 2 years acute care nursing experience preferred (Also known as Registered Nurse, RN, Staff Nurse).

The 48-bed Emergency Department and tertiary referral center provide care for various acuities, conditions and age ranges. Nursing ratios vary based on care area and acuity of patients. (also known as Registered Nurse, RN, Nurse)

Shift Details: Full-time Nights (primary shift is 7pm – 7:30 am) also required to work weekend, rotating holiday’s, call, and occasional backup on secondary shift

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network:

Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect:

We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support:

Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.

Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.

Environment of care may be long term, emergent, critical, acute, interventional, or procedural driven.

Environment of care may be long term, emergent, critical, acute, interventional, or procedural driven.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Based on department, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer date department dependent required.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) within one year or hire or transfer date department dependent required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including cardiology, cardiac drip management, critical care, emergency department, medical-surgical, obstetrics, cardiovascular rehabilitation, telemetry, oncology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric acute care, solid organ transplant, cath lab, EP lab, quality assurance related to health care, perioperative and special procedures in applicable nursing specialty area preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other specialty training courses preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
• Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
• Proficient with use of departmental equipment and systems such as patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, information systems, pneumatic tube system, general patient care supplies, and transport equipment preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.