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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Level I Trauma Center in Nebraska, requiring at least 1 year of CVICU experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• 18-bed CVICU unit within a Level I Trauma acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-op open heart, complex thoracic and vascular surgery patients, as well as complex cases from the cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic
• Common diagnoses include advanced cardiac surgeries, lytic cases, carotids, TCAVRs, Fempop, EVARs, and endo AAAs
• Patients are supported by Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• RNs manage all RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow; no dedicated monitor techs — RNs must independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required every other or as needed based on unit needs
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• A charge nurse is present on each shift; no CNAs on the unit
• Intensivist and hospitalist are in-house 24/7

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be active; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; at least 1 year must be with the CVICU patient population specifically
• Experience managing advanced hemodynamic support devices (Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO) preferred
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Epic EMR experience
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• RNs must pass an open-book, skills-based exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; failure to pass results in contract termination
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not be currently or have been employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) directly by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year — candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RTO requests (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract) must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after that point