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New Grad Residency Program Medical Surgical Unit

CHI
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
Job Summary And Responsibilities

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

  • Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
  • Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
  • Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., CNAs) in caring for patients
  • Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)
  • Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
  • Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
  • Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

Medical Surgical Oncology CHI Health St. Elizabeth is a 42 bed Med/Surg unit. We care for diverse populations and diagnoses including Orthopedic, Trauma, Spine and Neuro surgery, Surgical and Medical Oncology, pulmonary, renal, GI, and cardiac care.

We have a rapidly growing oncology program and are committed to provide highly skilled care using the ONS curriculum and standards of practice. In addition, we provide post-surgical care with a focus on pain management, early mobilization, and patient and family centered education promoting excellent outcomes. Our care model emphasizes multidisciplinary teams for our patients including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietary, Nutrition, Palliative Care, and innovative nursing models to include LPN, C.N.A and RN teams.

Compensation: Base rate shift differential

Incentives: up to $15,000 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)

Tuition Reimbursement - $5,525 for full time and $2,750 for part time

Nurse Residency offered for all New Graduates - https://www.chihealth.com/education/professional-training/nurse-residency

Nurse Residency Cohorts

July 20th, 2026

October 11th, 2026

Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Specialty certification (ex: PCCN, CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred
  • Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas

Join us at CHI Health St. Elizabeth and become a part of our faith-based health system.

#NERN #MissionCritical

Where You'll Work

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities

Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour

Salary : $36 - $52

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