Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | (Day Shift)

HealthForce Healthcare; Texas; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing near hospital

Résumé du poste

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a combined Med/Surg and ER assignment in Cozad, NE. This contract role focuses on inpatient care across two units with a fast-paced environment and critical access hospital experience preferred.

The position offers day shifts, a housing option near the hospital, and duties including comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must have ADN or BSN from an accredited program.
• Current RN license in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required; NRP and NIHSS preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform complete patient assessments and monitor vitals and labs.
• Administer medications, injections, IV therapies, wound care.
• Manage care on Med/Surg and ER with rapid prioritization.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to plan and discharge.
• Document treatments accurately using the TruBridge EHR system.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and post-discharge care.

Connaissances

Med/Surg experience

ER acute care

Telemetry familiarity

Critical thinking

Inpatient care

Formation

ADN or BSN

Outils

TruBridge EHR

Description du poste

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Travel RN looking for your next contract? We are seeking a flexible, highly skilled Travel Registered Nurse (RN) with combined Med Surg and Emergency Room (ER) experience to join our team in Cozad, NE. In this dual-role capacity, you will deliver comprehensive inpatient care on general medical-surgical units while staying ready to assist in emergency response. This position is ideal for nurses with Critical Access Hospital experience who excel in fast-paced, dynamic clinical environments.

Location

Cozad, NE

Pay

$2,201.08 / week

Shift

Day Shift

Housing Perk

Great local housing options are available, including a convenient rental right across the street from the hospital campus!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complete patient assessments, continuously monitoring vital signs, clinical laboratory results, and responses to treatment plans
• Administer medications, injections, IV therapies, and perform basic procedures (wound care, dressing changes, specimen collection)
• Manage patient care across both Med Surg units and the ER, rapidly prioritizing care based on patient acuity and emergent needs
• Collaborate seamlessly with physicians, mid-level providers, ancillary teams, and case managers to develop care plans and ensure smooth discharge transitions
• Accurately document all treatments, interventions, and assessments using the TruBridge EHR system
• Provide clear, empathetic education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment steps, and post-discharge care

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program

Licensure

• Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nebraska (or compact/NLC state license)

Certifications

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Highly Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Experience & Skills

• Required: Proven experience in both Med/Surg and ER acute care settings
• Preferred: Critical Access Hospital experience and familiarity with telemetry or post-operative care
• Systems: Experience with or adaptability to TruBridge EHR charting
• Strong physical assessment, critical thinking, and acute inpatient care skills with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities efficiently

Work Environment

• Shift: Day Shift (Typically 12-hour shifts)
• Setting: Community healthcare facility / Critical Access Hospital setting offering manageable ratios that balance throughput with patient safety