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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a NE or compact license and strong critical care skills for a 13-week acute care assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 33-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital
• Unit serves adult trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, stroke, post-stent, vascular, renal, heart failure, and respiratory distress patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2-3 for adults
• RNs are required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• RNs must manage respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilator
• Uses Epic EMR, with experience preferred
• RNs read, interpret, and document telemetry strips, monitor brand is GE, with tele tech oversight
• Shifts are 12-hour days, 0630-1830
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating to PCU and occasionally MedSurg is required, maintaining appropriate ratios
• Minimum of two holidays covered if they fall in the contract
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• RNs are assisted by nurse aides and healthcare support tech as census allows
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply will lead to termination
• Pass/fail skills exam is given during orientation and requires a minimum score of 90% to continue
• RTO (requested time off) must be communicated upfront and cannot exceed 7 days during the contract
• Self-scheduling is available for core staff; block scheduling is not guaranteed for travelers
• Radius requirement is 50 miles; applicants must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license is required and must be in hand at application
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience titrating critical care drips and managing advanced respiratory equipment required
• Driver's license required for address verification
• Must provide two references—one supervisor from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• May not have been employed (full, part-time or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility 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