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CHI Health Lakeside·Omaha, Nebraska
Surgery RN · $36 - $52/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 201 posted nursing roles in Omaha, Nebraska rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 3% above the Omaha, Nebraska median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse will deliver compassionate, high-quality care by assessing patients, implementing care plans, and performing skilled procedures. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain accurate medical records.
Where You’ll Work CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital.
We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person.
Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay.
As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans.
You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.
Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
Follow the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage.
Assessment - Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including: psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors Plan – Sets measurable and achievable short and long term goals according to standards of care based on the assessment by the nurse in collaboration with the healthcare consumer and multidisciplinary team.
Implement – Implements and/or modifies the plan of care using assessment data, clinical reasoning based upon standards of care and evidence based practice.
This includes care coordination, education and discharge planning.
The nurse is accountable for the care directly, indirectly or through delegation.
Professional and legal standards for delegation must be followed.
Evaluate – Uses a systematic ongoing process to evaluate progress towards identified healthcare consumer goals.
Revision of plan of care when needed involving the healthcare consumer and the multidisciplinary team.
Candidates must be graduates of an RN nursing program and hold a valid Nebraska Registered Nurse license. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required upon hire.
Documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer’s record.
We are offering a Sign-on Bonus and Education Assistance to new hires that meet eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Market context
Surgery RN roles in Nebraska are typically driven by ongoing operating room and procedural care needs, so candidates with current RN licensure, BLS-CPR, and readiness to earn ACLS and PALS can stand out. This role is competitive because employers often look for nurses who can adapt quickly in fast-paced surgical settings while meeting certification timelines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Nebraska RN license status and prepare certification documentation before applying.