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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a dual Med/Surg and ER assignment in Cozad, NE. This role emphasizes inpatient care on medical-surgical units with readiness to support emergency response as needed.

Ideal candidates hold ADN or BSN, Nebraska or compact state licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC certification. Day shifts and local housing options are available for this contract position.

Qualifications

• Experience in Med/Surg and ER acute care settings.
• Critical Access Hospital experience preferred.
• RN license in Nebraska or a compact/NLC state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required.
• NRP and NIHSS highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete patient assessments and monitor vital signs, labs, and treatments.
• Administer medications, injections, IV therapies, wound care, and specimen collection.
• Manage patient care across Med/Surg and ER, prioritizing by acuity.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop care plans and ensure smooth discharge.
• Document treatments and assessments using TruBridge EHR.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and post-discharge care.

Skills

Med/Surg & ER experience

Critical thinking

Prioritization under pressure

Education

ADN or BSN

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. 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

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