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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring at least 2 years of acute care experience and BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within an acute care hospital
• Unit includes 33 beds with an average daily census of 16 patients
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:2-3 for adults
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• RNs are required to titrate a variety of drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation
• Works with respiratory therapy equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators, including CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen delivery
• Use of Epic EMR system is required
• 12-hour night shifts are required
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Floating is required, primarily to PCU and occasionally to MedSurg, maintaining similar ratios
• Monitors are GE brand; RNs must read, interpret, and document telemetry strips under tele tech oversight
• Unit support includes nurse aides (including 1:1 coverage as needed) and healthcare support techs three days per week
• RNs are responsible for titrating multiple types of drips and working with advanced respiratory care equipment
• Must interpret and document telemetry strips as a routine duty
• Will float to PCU or MedSurg as needed, with patient assignments matching standard ratios for those units
• Orientation includes one department-specific shift and a skills assessment exam
• Must work a minimum of two holidays if occurring during the contract
• Requests for time off must be submitted prior to acceptance and are limited to seven days for a 13-week contract
• Self-scheduling is available to core staff, with travelers scheduled in accordingly; block scheduling is not guaranteed and only possible for weekends
• Unit adheres to a strict artificial nail policy for direct patient care staff
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Duos wishing to share a schedule or car are not permitted

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years' recent ICU nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Certifications needed: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (all current at time of consideration)
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Copy of driver's license required to verify permanent address and eligibility for travel rates (must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility)
• May not have been employed as full time, part time, or PRN by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• Compliance with fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails in all patient care departments
• Two professional references: one supervisor from past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from past 3 years
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation, receiving a score of 90% or higher

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