ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend requirement with minimum of 2 holidays during contract timeframe
• 33-bed ICU with average daily census of 16 patients
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adults
• Care for trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress patients
• Required to titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation medications
• Must read, interpret, and document telemetry strips with GE monitoring system
• Float to PCU and occasionally MedSurg with ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass open book skills exam on Wednesdays during orientation with 90% or higher score
• Epic charting system used
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Valid driver's license required and must reside outside 50-mile radius
• Artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas
• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract)

Facility:

This Level 2 trauma center provides comprehensive acute care services with a 33-bed intensive care unit. The facility maintains modern equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen systems, with respiratory therapy support and healthcare support technicians available. The organization utilizes Epic electronic health records and maintains high standards for patient care with telemetry monitoring and specialized cardiac services.

Location:

Kearney, NE

Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with a strong healthcare presence and University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The area provides affordable living costs, family-friendly amenities, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Platte River, making it an excellent choice for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in a growing regional hub.