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

HealthForce Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options nearby

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) with combined Med/Surg and ER experience for a contract in Cozad, NE. You will cover day shifts on a 12-hour schedule in a critical access community facility.

Required ADN/BSN and NE or compact-state RN licensure, with BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC; NRP/ NIHSS preferred. Housing options are available nearby, and TruBridge EHR will be used for documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complete patient assessments and monitor vital signs and labs.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and basic procedures.
• Care for patients in Med/Surg and ER, prioritizing acuity.
• Collaborate with physicians and case managers to plan care and discharge.
• Document treatments and assessments in TruBridge EHR.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and post-discharge steps.

Skills

Med/Surg experience

ER acute care

Telemetry familiarity

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

TruBridge EHR

Job description

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.

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