About the role
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.