Job Description

Location : Cozad, NE

Pay : $2,074 per week 

Job Type: Full-Time, Travel / Contract (13 Weeks)

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Medical-Surgical RN seeking your next travel assignment? We are hiring dedicated, adaptable Travel RNs to deliver high-quality inpatient care to diverse adult patient populations on general Med-Surg units in Cozad, NE.

In this role, you will lead comprehensive patient assessments, coordinate care plans, administer complex therapies, and facilitate safe transitions through discharge. Perfect for nurses who thrive in dynamic acute care environments and value schedule versatility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Assessment: Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, interpret lab values, and evaluate patient responses to medical treatments.

Medication & Procedures: Safely administer medications, injections, and therapies; maintain IV access, perform complex wound care, dressing changes, and specimen collections.

Care Coordination: Partner with physicians, case managers, and therapy staff to adjust care plans, conduct interdisciplinary rounds, and prepare patients and families for post-discharge care.

EHR Documentation : Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health record (EHR) entries for all assessments, interventions, and care responses.

Patient Advocacy : Escalating clinical changes to medical providers promptly to ensure safety and clinical quality.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.

Licensure: Active and unencumbered Nebraska RN license or a valid Multistate/Compact RN license.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. (ACLS or PALS preferred depending on unit assignment).

Experience : Minimum 1–2 years of recent acute care inpatient Med-Surg experience.

Key Skills:

Proficiency in acute care standards and EHR systems.

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-patient assignments with changing priorities.

Strong critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and clear clinical communication.

Shift Flexibility : Must be willing and open to working both Day and Night 12-hour shifts as needed by the facility.

Preferred Qualifications:  BSN degree.

Telemetry, post-operative, or progressive step-down unit experience.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift

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