Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 10/19/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN)\n

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• Position: Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN)
  Department: Inpatient Rehab
  Beds: 35
  Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
  Certification: BLS Required
  Shift: 12-Hour Shifts
  Day: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  Night: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  Scheduling: Cyclic Self-Scheduling
  Weekend: Minimum Every 3rd Weekend
  Holidays: Minimum 2 Holidays
  Call/Standby: None
  Radius Rule: 50 Miles
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• Position Overview
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• We are seeking a compassionate and highly organized Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex medical, neurological, and traumatic conditions.
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• This 35-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit provides comprehensive nursing care to patients working toward improved function and independence following stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, brain injury, critical illness, and neurological disorders.
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• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, organization, compassion, and clinical problem-solving skills.
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• Patient Population
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• Common diagnoses and patient populations include:
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• Stroke
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• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
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• Amputees
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• Brain Injury (BI)
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• Recovery following critical illness
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• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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• Parkinson's disease
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• Other neurological diseases
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• Adult and geriatric rehabilitation patients
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• Staffing & Ratios
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• RN-to-Patient Ratios:
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• Days: 1:5
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• Nights: 1:6
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• Charge Nurse: Available on the unit.
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Medication & Clinical Responsibilities\n

RNs are not required to titrate drips on this unit.

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Common therapies/medications include:

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• Antibiotics
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• Anticoagulation
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• Antiplatelet therapy
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The RN will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, care coordination, patient education, and monitoring patients throughout the rehabilitation process.

Required Certification\n

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• BLS – Required
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Schedule\n

Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

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• 12-hour shifts
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• Cyclic self-scheduling
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• Minimum every 3rd weekend
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• Minimum 2 holidays
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• No call or standby requirement
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Floating Requirements\n

Travelers may be required to float to Medical-Surgical units based on operational needs.

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Candidates should be comfortable providing care within their scope and competency when floating.

Orientation\n

Orientation includes:

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• Classroom/system orientation
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• 2 × 12-hour unit-specific orientation shifts
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The orientation process is designed to familiarize the traveler with facility policies, workflows, patient population, and unit expectations.

Successful Candidate Profile\n

The facility values nurses who demonstrate:

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• Strong communication skills
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• Excellent organization
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• Teamwork and collaboration
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• Innovative problem-solving abilities
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• Compassionate patient care
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• Inclusion and respect for diverse patients and colleagues
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• Integrity
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• Commitment to clinical excellence
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• Ability to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
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Important Assignment Policies50-Mile Radius Rule\n

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• Candidates must meet the facility's 50-mile radius requirement.
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• A driver's license is required at submission and will be used to determine radius eligibility.
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• Candidates may not be full-time, part-time, or PRN employees with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity.
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RTO Policy\n

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• RTO must be submitted upfront.
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• Maximum 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract.
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• Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submission.
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Fingernail Policy\n

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• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient-care departments.
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• Candidates must comply with the facility's fingernail policy.
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• Refusal to remove prohibited artificial nails may result in contract termination.
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Orientation Exam Requirement\n

During orientation, RNs must complete a pass/fail exam on Friday covering skills learned during orientation.

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• Exam is open book
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• Necessary resources are provided
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• 90% minimum score required
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• Failure to achieve the required 90% score may result in contract termination
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Akshay #1183251

About First Connect Health\n Benefits\n

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• Sick pay
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• 401k retirement plan
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• Weekly pay
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• Referral bonus
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