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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical ICU position in a Level 1 Trauma setting requiring night shifts and NE or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in the adult Medical Surgical ICU within an acute care hospital
• Unit has 34 beds and handles adult and pediatric patients ages 15 and above
• Patient population includes neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure (CRRT), general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, and complex surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-2 in ICU and 1:4-5 in PCU
• Required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Utilizes Draeger heart monitors and a centralized telemetry system; RNs must independently interpret cardiac strips
• Works 12-hour night shifts (1830-0630)
• Required to work every other weekend and as needed for holidays
• Will float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Epic EMR system is used, and experience is preferred
• RNs function as essential care team members and collaborate with attendings and student providers to deliver high quality care
• Unit is fast-paced as the primary tertiary referral hospital for the system
• Charge nurse present on every shift and responds to rapid response and code events
• Nursing aides are available with a ratio of 1:18
• Artificial nails are prohibited per infection prevention policy
• Two shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• No tele/monitor techs; RNs are responsible for cardiac monitoring
• Candidates must reside 50 miles or more from the facility to qualify
• Up to 7 days of requested time off accepted per 13-week contract; additional RTO cannot be approved
• Returning employees must not have worked for any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Must pass a skills-based open-book exam with a score of 90% or higher during orientation
• Driver's license required for verification of 50-mile radius eligibility
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor reference from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from the past 3 years
• May not have worked full time, part time, or PRN for any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity 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