Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg / ER | (Day Shift)

HealthForce Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing near hospital

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare in Cozad, NE is seeking a Travel RN for a combined Med Surg and ER contract. You will work day shifts and apply comprehensive nursing skills to deliver high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates have ADN/BSN, Nebraska RN license (or compact), with BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC, and prior Med/Surg and ER experience. Housing options available near the hospital campus.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited program.
• Active RN license in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC certifications required.
• Experience in Med/Surg and ER.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete patient assessments and monitor vitals and labs.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and dressings.
• Manage patient care across Med/Surg and ER with prioritization.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to plan discharges.
• Document treatments and assessments in TruBridge EHR.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and discharge care.

Skills

Med/Surg experience

ER experience

Critical thinking

Physical assessment

Telemetry familiarity

Education

ADN/BSN

Tools

TruBridge EHR

Job description

Location: Cozad, NE
Pay: $2,201.08 / week
Shift: Day Shift
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.
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