ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN to join an adult ICU team for a trauma level 2 setting, requiring a NE or compact RN license and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an adult ICU within an acute care hospital
• Unit has 33 beds with an average daily census of 16
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:2-3 for adults
• Common cases include trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• Requires titration of cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Use of RT equipment ranging from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Monitors are GE brand, RNs are required to interpret and document telemetry strips
• EMR system used is Epic
• 12-hour night shifts are required
• Every other weekend and a minimum of 2 holidays during contract are required
• Floating required, primarily to PCU and occasionally to MedSurg with appropriate patient ratios
• RNs must pass a skills exam during orientation with a 90% or higher to continue assignment
• One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided
• Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) will be accepted upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all patient care providers; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Nurse aides and healthcare support techs provide additional support based on census and need
• Self-scheduling is permitted for core staff; travelers are added in and block scheduling is not guaranteed except for weekends
• First time travelers are not excluded from consideration

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required, no pending certifications accepted
• Experience titrating cardiac drips and interpreting telemetry required
• Driver’s license required to verify permanent address for a 50-mile radius rule
• Candidates may not have been employed in any capacity by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities within the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts