Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with an active NE or compact license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications for a Level 1 trauma Med Surg ICU.

Responsibilities

• Position is within the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital
• Unit has 34 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 for ICU, 1:4-5 PCU, and 1:5-6 Med Surg
• Cares for adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old with conditions including neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, and stroke
• Uses advanced equipment such as CVPs, Alines, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000, ICP monitors, Thermoguard, Bell Mont rapid transfuser, and centralized Draeger telemetry
• RNs are required to read and interpret telemetry strips without monitor techs
• Responsible for titration of drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Work schedule is 12-hour day shifts (6:30am–6:30pm)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage is required
• Floating required to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• EPIC is used for charting
• Perform comprehensive care for critically ill adults and older pediatric patients, including neurological and cardiac monitoring, advanced hemodynamic management, and responding to RRTs and Codes
• Collaborate with attendings, fellows, residents, and a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Unit is supported by charge nurses and patient care techs
• Two shifts of unit-specific orientation provided with a pass/fail skills exam that requires a 90% score to continue assignment
• No artificial nails allowed in the clinical setting
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Maximum of 7 days RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years ICU RN experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry from Draeger monitors
• Must provide two professional references, including one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
• Driver’s license required to confirm residence is more than 50 miles from facility
• No current or recent (within 1 year) full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity

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