Trauma ICU RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma ICU position at a Level 1 trauma center in Nebraska, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care setting in an 18-bed Trauma ICU at a Level 1 trauma center
• Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients 15 years and older presenting with various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2 (ICU) and 1:4 (PCU); nursing aides/patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Specialized equipment and procedures include CVPs, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, and Bell Mont rapid transfusion
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilators; RNs are not required to go beyond troubleshooting
• Cardiac monitoring via Draeger system with centralized telemetry; RNs must be able to independently read and interpret cardiac strips (no monitor techs on unit)
• Charge nurse present on each shift; charge nurse carries an assignment
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (18:30–06:30)
• Self-scheduling managed by the unit manager based on unit needs
• 4 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (must be active, not pending): ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma center or ICU experience required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as verified by a valid driver's license
• Cannot be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility
• Two 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
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Fast-paced, critically ill patient environment — successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, a positive attitude, and a team-oriented approach
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts; total orientation is 12 hours
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass; failure to pass will result to contract termination
• Manager interview required for this position
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO must be requested upfront; 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract — additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs