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

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend schedule with typically 2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month, may be more depending on unit needs
• May require up to 2 extra mandatory overtime shifts per 6 weeks
• Patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 for lower acuity patients
• Float to PCU and Med Surg as needed based on census (travelers are first to float)
• Work in 10-bed ICU with average daily census of 5+ patients
• Care for adults and patients under age 8 (pediatric patients over 8 go to PCU/Med Surg unless requiring ICU level care)
• Common patient diagnoses include open heart surgeries, CHF, COPD, overdoses, sepsis, CVAs with TPA, DKA, and some neurology cases
• Experience with IABP, Impella, CRRT, and Day 2/Day 3 post-op CABGs required
• Must have minimum 2 years ICU experience including cardiac experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Nebraska or compact license required (active and in good standing)
• Dress code: Navy blue, black, or charcoal grey scrubs
• Strict attendance policy - termination likely after 3 call-outs
• Must clock out for lunch and be punctual
• Work 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Participate in TeleStroke program

Facility:

This regional medical center operates as a Level 3 trauma facility providing comprehensive acute care services to the surrounding community. The facility features a well-equipped 10-bed intensive care unit known for excellent teamwork and collaborative care. The ICU specializes in cardiac care, including open heart procedures, and offers advanced technologies such as IABP, Impella, and CRRT. The facility maintains a TeleStroke program and provides care for both adult and pediatric patients requiring intensive care services.

Location:

Kearney, NE

Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with a strong economy and excellent quality of life. The city provides numerous recreational opportunities, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and friendly small-town charm.