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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring a NE or compact RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 33-bed adult ICU within an acute care hospital
• Average daily census is 16 adult patients with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3
• Common patient cases include trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• RNs are required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Use of RT equipment spans from nasal cannula to ventilators
• RNs must read, interpret, and document telemetry strips on GE monitors with tele tech support
• Shifts are 12 hours, days (0630-1830), with every other weekend required
• Floating to PCU or occasionally MedSurg expected, maintaining similar patient ratios
• EMR is Epic; prior experience is helpful
• At least two holidays within the contract must be worked
• Self-scheduling, but block scheduling is not available for travelers
• RNs must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Healthcare support techs and nurse aides are available based on unit census for additional assistance
• Artificial nails are prohibited for patient care staff
• Initial unit orientation consists of one shift
• Requests for time off must be submitted prior to assignment (maximum 7 days for a 13-week contract)
• Block scheduling is only considered for weekends, with no duos allowed to share the same schedule or vehicle

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license in hand (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Must submit a copy of driver's license for radius rule determination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates cannot have been employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Two professional references are required: one supervisor from the past year and one supervisor or peer from the past 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