Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 16-week ICU position requiring a compact or NE RN license, with night shifts and ICU expertise.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with a trauma level 2 designation
• 33-bed ICU with an average daily census of 16
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:3 for adults
• Common patient types include trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• RNs required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Monitoring equipment includes GE brand, with tele tech oversight; RNs must read, interpret, and document strips
• Utilize Epic EMR; previous experience with Epic preferred
• RT equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator
• 11.5 to 12-hour night shifts, 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to PCU or MedSurg units may occur, typically with corresponding ratios
• Holiday coverage for a minimum of two holidays during the contract
• ICU RNs will titrate drips, perform cardiac monitoring, and manage a complex adult patient population
• Nurse Aide and healthcare tech support available depending on census and time of week
• Must pass an open-book exam on clinical skills during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Up to one shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• No blocked scheduling permitted except potentially for weekends; duos with shared schedules not permitted
• Requests for time off (RTO) exceeding 7 days per 13-week period will not be approved
• Self-scheduling available for core staff; travelers are added into the existing schedule

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience required
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; pending certificates not accepted
• Driver's license required to confirm address for 50-mile radius rule
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit / CHI / Dignity facilities within the past year
• Prohibited to wear artificial nails while providing patient care
• References: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

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