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Nebraska Medicine

Academic health system delivering patient care

Behavioral Health Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse

Full-TimePosted on 10/16/2026
$37.74
Entry, Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, Associate's
Omaha, NE, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma is required.
  • Effective communication skills are required.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility is required.
  • A current Nebraska Registered Nurse license or current compact-state license is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program is required for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required based on department.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required within six months of hire or transfer date, depending on department.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses certification is required within one year of hire or transfer date, depending on department.
Responsibilities
  • Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet the holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.
  • Work in a care environment that may be long-term, emergent, critical, acute, interventional, or procedure-driven.
Desired Qualifications
  • Direct patient care experience is preferred.
  • Prior experience in one or more applicable areas is preferred, 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, catheterization lab, electrophysiology lab, health care quality assurance, perioperative care, and specialty-specific procedures.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing degree is preferred.
  • Courses such as STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other specialty training are preferred, depending on position.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is preferred.
  • Proficiency using email applications is preferred.
  • Proficiency using departmental equipment and systems, including patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, information systems, pneumatic tube systems, general patient care supplies, and transport equipment, is preferred.

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Nebraska Medicine

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Nebraska Medicine is an academic health system with two hospitals, 809 beds, and over 40 clinics in Omaha and nearby areas. It works with the University of Nebraska Medical Center to provide patient care, medical education, and research. Care is delivered through its hospital and clinic network by physicians and specialists, guided by research and coordinated across inpatient and outpatient settings; patients access services via appointments for evidence-based treatment. The organization stands out by tying clinical care to ongoing university research and education, including translational work and advanced specialties like cancer and transplantation. Its goal is to improve health worldwide by offering premier education, research, and high-quality patient care.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$62.1M

Headquarters

Omaha, Nebraska

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Omaha Community Foundation's $300 million commitment strengthened Project Health funding on September 1, 2026.
  • The Saxena Health Center opens in fall 2027, adding dermatology, GI, and behavioral health.
  • Helix Genomic Advantage broadens employer-sponsored precision care and supports research-driven recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • Project Health exceeds $2 billion, adding execution risk through 2027 construction and financing.
  • January 2026 governance litigation exposed board conflict and delayed Clarkson integration.
  • If Project Health misses financing or construction milestones, Nebraska Medicine's expansion stalls for years.

What makes Nebraska Medicine unique

  • UNMC and Nebraska Medicine anchor one of the Midwest's deepest academic-clinical pipelines.
  • Helix genomic care launched June 16, 2026, embedding precision medicine into workforce care.
  • Project Health replaces Clarkson with a 1.5-million-square-foot teaching hospital in Omaha.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Becker's Hospital Review
Oct 16th, 2026
What health system CIOs refuse to outsource.

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Nebraska Public Media
Sep 1st, 2026
Regents OK shared governance of Nebraska Medicine with Omaha Community Foundation.

Regents OK shared governance of Nebraska Medicine with Omaha Community Foundation. By Fred Knapp, Senior Reporter/Producer Nebraska Public Media The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave the final go-ahead Tuesday to share governance of the Nebraska Medicine healthcare system with Omaha philanthropists and bring in money to expand facilities. The new board governing Nebraska Medicine will include four regents and four members from the Omaha Community Foundation, which will contribute an initial $300 million, said Regent Chairman Paul Kenney. Neither the regents nor the foundation representatives have yet been named publicly. The money will go toward a more than $2 billion development in Omaha called Project Health, which will replace the 70-year old Clarkson Hospital with a new, 14-story, 1.5 million-square-foot teaching hospital. Until this year, Nebraska Medicine had been jointly owned by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Clarkson Regional Health Services. When Clarkson left the partnership, the university assumed a debt of $600 million for its share of the land and buildings it acquired. That caused some members of the Nebraska Legislature heartburn, said Speaker John Arch, who said it was a "no-brainer" to seek help from the Omaha philanthropic community. Arch, along with Gov. Jim Pillen and UNL Athletic Director Troy Dannen were on hand to endorse the deal at Tuesday's meeting. NU President Jeffrey Gold said the project will be historic. He said it would be "the largest public-private partnership ever contemplated in the state of Nebraska" and "the largest economic development project, which will bring over 8,000 new high-paying jobs to the state," while improving health care. UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davis said the state has so far provided $300 million, the University and UNMC about $250 million, and Nebraska Medicine more than $500 million toward Project Health. The regents voted unanimously to authorize Kenney to negotiate final arrangements with the Omaha Community Foundation, to be approved at a future meeting.

India West
Aug 27th, 2026
Nebraska Medicine names new Health Center after drs. Shikhar and Kristin Saxena.

Nebraska Medicine names new Health Center after drs. Shikhar and Kristin Saxena. India-West News Desk OMAHA, NE - A new four-story Nebraska Medicine facility in midtown Omaha is expected to open to patients in fall 2027 after construction wraps up next summer. The $99.3 million center at 42nd and Farnam streets will be called the Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Health Center, recognizing a leadership gift from Omaha physicians Shikhar and Kristin Saxena through the University of Nebraska Foundation. The facility will house dermatology, general internal medicine, outpatient gastrointestinal care and behavioral health services. It will become the main location for Nebraska Medicine's dermatology program and help meet growing demand for outpatient gastrointestinal and behavioral health care. Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Foundation announced the name August 17 at a special event where guests were invited to sign the building's final beam. The project is being funded in part by community donations, including the Saxenas' leadership contribution. Both Saxenas graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2007 and later established the Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Family Foundation. Shikhar Saxena practiced cardiology at Nebraska Medicine and is co-founder and board chairman of Milan Laser. Kristin Saxena worked as a pediatrician with Boys Town Pediatrics before becoming chief medical officer of Milan Laser. She stepped down from that position in 2020 to focus on the family foundation and other philanthropic efforts. Time & Calendars The couple said their foundation focuses on supporting the Omaha community and that they chose to support the project because of Nebraska Medicine's role in providing medical care. Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash said the contribution will help bring essential services together in one location and create more opportunities for patients to receive care close to where they live and work. UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies said the project highlights the role of philanthropy and public-private partnerships in supporting the health center. The Saxenas also spoke about their experiences with health care, both as physicians and patients, and said those experiences reinforced the importance of the doctors, nurses, researchers, students, staff and others involved in patient care. Share With:

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Aug 6th, 2026
Omaha Car Care building new location in Gretna.

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Don Juan Mexican Food & Seafood opens in Bellevue.

Don Juan Mexican Food & Seafood opens in Bellevue. August 5, 2026 Don Juan Mexican Food & Seafood has opened at 3512 Samson Way, Suite 220, on the east side of 26th Street across from Baker's in Bellevue. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican cuisine and seafood, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas and grilled specialties. - Nicole Buntgen More news briefs. Aug 5, 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranked Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha as Nebraska's number one hospital for the 15th year in a row. The publication evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide to develop their annual list of Best Hospitals. Nebraska Medicine's cancer and gastroenterology and GI surgery programs both achieved national rankings, placing them in the top 50 nationally. Aug 5, 2026 Hound HQ has acquired Downtown Hound, an established pet care provider located at 1513 Leavenworth Street. The acquisition gives locally owned Hound HQ a second location. Hound HQ opened its first location at 15721 West Dodge Road in January 2024. Downtown Hound had been serving downtown Omaha for more than a decade. Aug 5, 2026 The Alley, a bowling and entertainment center at 601 Chateau Drive in Bellevue, has permanently closed. According to the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, the business temporarily closed last week due to "issues related to the extreme heat" before permanently closing. The venue offered bowling, axe throwing, arcade games, billiards and a full-service bar. - Nicole Buntgen Aug 4, 2026 Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar announced it is temporarily closing its Omaha location during streetcar construction. The restaurant is located at 830 Harney Street in The Mercantile District. During the closure, Tupelo Honey plans to remodel its kitchen and dining room "to bring it up to our newest design standards." Aug 4, 2026 Packer Fastener, a contractor and industrial supply distributor, has opened a distribution center at 8930 South 137th Circle in Omaha. The 24,000 sq. ft. center will support manufacturing and construction projects in the region. The Green Bay, Wisconsin-based company opened other new distribution centers this summer in Indianapolis and Salt Lake City. Sponsored by ACCESSbank: Founded in Omaha, ACCESSbank serves individuals, families, and businesses who value trusted relationships alongside strong financial results. Its approach is built on local decision making, responsive service, and direct access to experienced professionals who take the time to understand each client's goals. From personal and mortgage banking to business banking, Growomaha provide clear guidance and the ability to move quickly when it matters most. Whether someone is buying a home, managing personal finances, or growing a business, its team focuses on making banking efficient, straightforward, and personal. Rooted in Omaha, ACCESSbank is committed to supporting the communities Growomaha serve through active involvement, volunteer efforts, and long standing local partnerships. This focus on people and place is central to how Growomaha operate and why clients continue to view ACCESSbank as a trusted financial partner.