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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with at least 2 years of acute care experience, active NE or compact license, and required critical care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 33-bed adult ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Average daily census is 16 with nurse to patient ratios of 1:2-3 for adults
• Common patient cases include trauma, cardiac events, substance overdose, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• Shifts are 12 hours, days (06:30-18:30)
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend and minimum of 2 holidays during contract
• RNs titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• RNs use GE monitors; must interpret and document telemetry strips
• Care includes respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• Floating required to PCU and occasionally to MedSurg, with typical ratios of those units (1:4 or 1:5)
• EMR system is Epic
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Pass/fail open-book skills exam with a required score of 90% during orientation
• Unit-specific orientation is one shift (12 hours)
• Healthcare support tech available weekdays to assist based on unit census
• Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) permitted per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Self-scheduling is available for core staff; travelers may be added to schedule but block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Blocked scheduling is only possible for weekends if approved
• Duos cannot be accommodated on the same schedule or for shared car arrangements
• Must be able to work a minimum of 2 holidays during the contract period

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licensure not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in an acute care setting
• Ability to titrate a variety of IV drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation
• Must be able to interpret and document telemetry strips
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver’s license required for address verification
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full, part time, or PRN) with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the past year
• Professional references: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years

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