Nebraska Medicine·Omaha, Nebraska
Provide and coordinate holistic nursing care for patients in a fast-paced 26-bed observation unit. Manage patients requiring short-term evaluation and treatment for various medical and surgical conditions.
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RN - Observation Unit
This 26-bed med-surg unit provides care to patients who require evaluation and treatment for eight to 48 hours.
Conditions that may require observation include chest pain, asthma, abdominal pain, kidney stones and minor infections.
Surgical patients who require an overnight stay are cared for on the Observation Unit, including patients who have had an appendectomy, cholecystectomy or urological and gynecological procedures.
IV antibiotics, fluids, insulin drips, nitroglycerin for blood pressure.
The Observation Unit has a well-rounded staff with the knowledge and experience to care for patients who require care and coordination from an array of specialties.
This is an excellent role for someone who likes a fast-paced environment and wants to keep their skills sharp.
Your day-to-day nursing tasks will vary with the tailored needs of your patients
If you have questions about applying for the RN - Observation Unit please contact Jana Whitmarsh at jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com [jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com]
Details • Full time or part time • Days or Nights (7-7: 30)
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RN - Observation Unit
Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients. Environment of care may be long term, emergent, critical, acute, interventional, or procedural driven.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Requires an Associate's degree in nursing, a valid Nebraska or compact state RN license, and BLS certification. ACLS, PALS, and TNCC/ATCN certifications are required based on department needs and hire date.
Market context
In Nebraska, nursing support roles like medication aides and technicians are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in long-term care, assisted living, and similar settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma plus current state-approved medication aide or technician certification, with insulin and CPR/BLS credentials preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certifications are current before applying.