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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical Cardiac ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications for a 13-week night shift contract.

Details

• 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, and 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 responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Respiratory support ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• Charting is performed in Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• Floating primarily to PCU, with potential to float to other hospital units based on abilities
• Unit scheduler creates the schedule (no self-scheduling)

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• ICU nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two 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
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not be currently or recently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) directly by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit with an eICU remote monitoring system; unit culture emphasizes bedside shift report and intentional hourly rounding
• Charge nurse is present on each shift; nurse aides/PCTs are available at a 1:10 ratio
• ICPs and balloon pump management are occasionally performed, though complex assignments are not necessarily assigned to travelers
• Unit 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 areas; refusal to remove them may result to contract termination
• RTO must be requested upfront; 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
• The ideal candidate is highly motivated, a critical thinker, and willing to seek out resources and embrace learning in complex clinical situations
• The unit serves a culturally diverse community including non-English-speaking patients; cultural competency and inclusive care are highly valued
• Local candidates are accepted for this position