Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg & ER | Day Shifts
Location: Central, NE
Pay: $2,201.08 / week (Gross)
Shift: Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (36 hours/week)
Contract Type: Travel / Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking an adaptable, experienced Travel Med/Surg RN with ER cross-coverage experience for a day-shift travel contract in Central, Nebraska.
Working in a community-focused Critical Access Hospital, you will manage a wide variety of adult medical-surgical patients while remaining comfortable stepping into emergency or acute stabilization care when needed. This position is ideal for clinicians who thrive in collaborative, close-knit environments where clinical versatility and rapid prioritization make a direct impact.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive inpatient care for adult medical-surgical patients experiencing acute illness, routine surgical recovery, or rapid changes in status.
Cross-cover and support Emergency Department admissions, stabilization, and transfers as unit volume dictates.
Perform head-to-toe clinical assessments, monitor vital trends, and manage rapid response escalations.
Administer scheduled and PRN medications, IV infusions, blood products, and advanced wound dressings.
Coordinate diagnostic tests, lab work, imaging, and physician orders using the TruBridge EHR system.
Partner closely with physicians, therapists, discharge planners, and patient families to ensure safe post-acute care transitions.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
Licensure: Active, unrestricted Nebraska RN license or compact multi-state RN license.
Clinical Experience:
Demonstrated dual competency in both Med/Surg and Emergency Room (ER) settings.
Strong clinical assessment, triage, multi-tasking, and de-escalation skills.
Mandatory Certifications:
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
PALS (AHA)
TNCC
Preferred Qualifications
Prior travel nursing experience.
Experience in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting.
Familiarity with the TruBridge EHR platform.
Active NRP and/or NIHSS certifications.