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

Job summary

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality inpatient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, and complex wound care. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient treatment plans and discharge planning.

Job details

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. 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality inpatient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, and complex wound care. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient treatment plans and discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Nebraska or Compact RN license and a BLS certification. A minimum of 1-2 years of acute care medical-surgical experience is preferred, along with an ADN or BSN degree.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical Assessment
• Medication Administration
• IV Therapy
• Wound Care
• EHR Documentation
• Patient Education
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Post-operative Care
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• Dressing Changes
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Clinical Experience
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Workflow Management
• Medical Telemetry
• Vital Signs
• Multidisciplinary Rounds
• Treatment Planning
• Compassion
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Discharge Planning
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Acute Care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Medical Records
• Clinical Assessments
• Computerized Physician Order Entry
• Electronic Medical Record
• Patient Safety
• Intravenous Therapy
• Problem Solving
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Nursing Care
• Nursing
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Patient Education And Counseling

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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