Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Grand Island, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical Cardiac ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, with night shift availability and ICU experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• 16-bed Medical Surgical Cardiac ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes young adults through geriatrics with diagnoses such as sepsis, STEMI, COVID, stroke, neurosurgery, renal failure, respiratory failure, COPD, cancer, and DKA
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional 1:1 for TPA, balloon pump, or post-craniotomy recovery
• Specialized equipment includes Gaymar Hypothermia, Arrow Balloon Pump, Camino Neuro Monitoring, CRRT, Impella, EVDs, and lumbar drains
• RNs are required to titrate drips including sedation, paralytics, pressors, antihypertensives, heparin, and insulin
• RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Respiratory support ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating primarily to PCU, with potential to float to other hospital areas based on abilities
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Responsibilities include managing complex ICU patients, titrating vasoactive and sedation drips, and participating in bedside shift report and intentional hourly rounding
• The unit utilizes an eICU remote monitoring system for additional patient oversight
• ICPs and balloon pumps are used on the unit, though these assignments may not always be given to travelers
• A charge nurse is present on each shift; CNs also carry a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available at a 1:10 ratio
• 2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• A pass/fail open-book exam is administered on Friday during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to continue the assignment
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• RTO must be requested upfront; 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract will be considered, and additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• The unit serves a culturally diverse community, including non-English-speaking patients; the ability to provide inclusive, equitable care is essential
• The unit is fast-paced and seeks highly motivated nurses who are critical thinkers, open to learning, and willing to seek out resources

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• ICU experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates may not currently be employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity

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