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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in an acute care setting, requiring a NE or compact RN license and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes high acuity ICU cases such as vented patients, BIS scoring, TTM, and rare IABP cases
• Registered Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2, occasionally 1:3
• Titration of drips including vasopressors/inotropes, sedatives, heparin, octreotide, and insulin is required
• eICU support is present in 14 of the 16 rooms
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on the unit
• Uses Epic EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts with 6-week scheduling and every other weekend required
• May be required to float to PCU or MedSurg units
• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to a variety of ICU patients, including managing mechanical ventilators and titratable drips
• Charge nurse present each shift; charge nurse does take assignments
• Holiday shifts rotate with permanent staff
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO must be requested upfront, limited to 7 days or less per 13-week contract, and no additional RTO will be approved
• Orientation includes classroom training plus two 12-hour unit shifts
• Positive and collaborative teamwork skills are highly valued
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years recent ICU RN experience required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Driver's license required to verify permanent address outside 50-mile radius
• Must not have held full time, part time, or PRN employment with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
• Must pass an open book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are not permitted in patient care areas

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