Medical-Surgical ICU RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med Surg ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Med Surg ICU at a Level I Trauma Center serving as a primary tertiary hospital for the system
• 34-bed unit caring for adult and pediatric patients (15+ years old) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1–2 (ICU), 1:4–5 (PCU), and 1:5–6 (MS)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Procedures and equipment include CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, CRRT, Impella, balloon pump, Zoll Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser — training available on these in real time
• Respiratory therapy equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs are expected to troubleshoot
• Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry; no monitor techs on unit — RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Charting system: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (18:30–06:30)
• Schedule is manager-assigned based on unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Charge nurse is present each shift and responds to RRTs and codes but does not take a patient assignment

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) directly by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• 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, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit with volume that flexes due to its role as the system's primary tertiary hospital
• Collaborative team environment working alongside attendings, fellows, and residents to deliver high-quality care
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, followed by a pass/fail open-book skills exam on the Friday of orientation week — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit facilities may be considered