RN Burn Unit

CHI; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 49,593 - 71,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base rate plus shift differential

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Education assistance up to $10,000

Tuition reimbursement: $3,000 for full time, $1,500 for part time

Nurse residency program for new graduates

Job summary

CHI in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in the Burn and Wound Unit. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans and educate patients and families on healthy habits.

Preferred qualifications include a current RN license, graduation from an accredited program, and BLS certification. Benefits include a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and tuition reimbursement options.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highest quality patient care according to physicians’ orders.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and healthy habits.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and assess their needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and provide treatments as ordered.
• Foster a supportive environment for patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BLS certification

Specialty certification (e.g., CCRN, CNOR, CEN)

Job description

The Burn and Wound Unit is a 16-bed center with two dedicated operating rooms and procedure and treatment rooms for the ongoing care of burns and wounds. The St. Elizabeth Burn Center is the region’s only dedicated burn unit, verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Burn Association (ABA).

Responsibilities

• Deliver highest quality patient care according to physicians’ orders.
• Utilize knowledge and skills to educate patients and families on prevention and healthy habits.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and assess their needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and provide treatments as ordered.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and families.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Specialty certification (e.g., CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred.
• Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas.

Benefits

• Base rate plus shift differential.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000.
• Education assistance up to $10,000 for graduates within 5 years.
• Tuition reimbursement: $3,000 for full time, $1,500 for part time.
• Nurse residency program offered for new graduates.
• Pay range $36.00–$52.20 per hour.