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Behavioral Health Staff Nurse - 6/7 Lied Medical Surgical

You'll work on a 40-bed med-surg unit with a wide mix of patients.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 20 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Varied days and shifts · First shift Varie days and shifts First Shift (United States of America)
Unit and setting
Med Surg unit · Hospital The unit cares for a wide variety of patients, allowing nurses to work with different patient populationswide variety of patients
License
RN license Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.Nebraska RN license or compact state license
Term
Permanent Full-Time or Part Time positions availableFull-time or part-time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program All new nurses will attend nurse residency and encompassed in that program is a medical surgical fellowship.
License
Nebraska RN license or compact state license Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required. Check your license
Certification
BLS from an AHA-endorsed program Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Certification
PALS, based on department Based on department, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
Certification
ACLS within 6 months of hire or transfer, depending on departmentAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer date department dependent required.
Education
ADN or nursing diploma Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
Also asks
Effective communication skills Effective communication skills required.
Also asks
Initiative, teamwork and flexibility Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.

Preferred

Education
BSN or MSN Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
Also asks
STABLE, basic critical care or other specialty courses Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other specialty training courses preferred.
Also asks
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel experience Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
Also asks
Proficient with email applications Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
Also asks
Proficient with departmental equipment and systems
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Omaha staff RN rolesOmaha staff RN postings that state pay run $28/hr to $38/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $36/hr, across 109 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$15,000
Loan repayment
Offered
Bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus over two years Newly graduating nurses start at $37.74 with a $15,000 sign-on bonus over two years.Newly graduating nurses
Bonus
Student loan repayment up to $437.50/month, $5,250 a year, no lifetime maximum Our Student Loan Repayment program covers up to $437.50/month (up to $5,250 annually) with no lifetime maximum.
Bonus
Relocation $3,000 for adjoining states, $4,500 for non-adjoining states Relocation package: $3,000 for adjoining states, $4,500 for non-adjoining states.
Bonus
Total incentives can exceed $25,000 in the first two years Total financial incentives can exceed $25,000 in the first two years.

Benefits

  • BenefitsBenefits eligibleBenefits Eligible
  • BenefitsEligible for student loan repayment programEligible for Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $437.50/month, up to $5,250 annually, no lifetime maximum)
  • Relocation package ($3,000 adjoining states, $4,500 non-adjoining states)
  • Sign-on bonus

The role and schedule

Day to day
titratable drips They gain experience in titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, wound cares, high-oxygen delivery systems, and end-of-life care.
Day to day
chest tubes
Day to day
tracheostomies
Day to day
wound care
Day to day
end-of-life care
Unit size
40-bed med-surg unit The nurse in this role would be working in a 40-bed med-surg unit.
Details
Nurse residency with a med-surg fellowship for all new nurses
Details
Staffing based on patient acuity Its nursing care delivery model is designed for efficiency and staffing models are based on patient acuity.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

The workplace

100 The Nebraska Medical Center
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on 100 The Nebraska Medical Center’s careers page.

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Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America) Behavioral Health Nurse - Med Surg - 6/7 Lied $15,000 Sign On Bonus Nebraska Medicine is currently seeking a nurse to work within a Med Surg unit and is offering a $15,000 sign on bonus. The nurse in this role would be working in a 40-bed med-surg unit. 6/7 Lied is a great foundation from which to start and grow your nursing career.

The unit cares for a wide variety of patients, allowing nurses to work with different patient populations and get a feel for what they like. They gain experience in titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, wound cares, high-oxygen delivery systems, and end-of-life care. The unit is known for innovation and teamwork due to its pilot programs and strategic thinking and its culture focuses on positivity and solutions over problems.

Its nursing care delivery model is designed for efficiency and staffing models are based on patient acuity. The leadership team strives to build a relationship with all employees to promote professional development and mentorship and provide support for the team. All new nurses will attend nurse residency and encompassed in that program is a medical surgical fellowship.

To learn more you can visit our Nurse Residency Program site .

Shift Details

Full-Time or Part Time positions available Varie days and shifts Benefits Eligible Sign on bonus Eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary.

Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Competitive Wages and Financial Incentives Newly graduating nurses start at $37.74 with a $15,000 sign-on bonus over two years. Our Student Loan Repayment program covers up to $437.50/month (up to $5,250 annually) with no lifetime maximum. Total financial incentives can exceed $25,000 in the first two years.

Relocation Support Relocation package: $3,000 for adjoining states, $4,500 for non-adjoining states. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties

RN 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.

Required Qualifications

RN

  • Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
  • Effective communication skills required.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
  • Based on department, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer date department dependent required.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) within one year or hire or transfer date department dependent required.

Preferred Qualifications

RN

  • Direct patient care experience preferred.
  • Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including cardiology, cardiac drip management, critical care, emergency department, medical-surgical, obstetrics, cardiovascular rehabilitation, telemetry, oncology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric acute care, solid organ transplant, cath lab, EP lab, quality assurance related to health care, perioperative and special procedures in applicable nursing specialty area preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
  • Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other specialty training courses preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
  • Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
  • Proficient with use of departmental equipment and systems such as patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, information systems, pneumatic tube system, general patient care supplies, and transport equipment preferred.

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.

What's around it?

In Omaha, NE

Omaha, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,187/mo
Household income
$73,201/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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