ICU RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 trauma center, requiring an active NE or compact RN license and 2 years of recent ICU experience.

Details

• Med Surg ICU unit within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital with 34 beds
• Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients over age 15
• Common diagnoses include neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in Med Surg
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present each shift and responds to RRTs and Codes
• Patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Uses Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry; RNs must read and interpret strips independently
• Equipment used includes CVPs, Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour day and night shifts available (0630-1830 or 1830-0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other holiday based on unit needs
• Float requirement to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must interview with unit leaders prior to placement
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care departments

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing in a fast-paced tertiary hospital with fluctuating patient volumes
• Collaborate with attendings, fellows, and residents in a team-oriented environment focused on high-quality care
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, a positive attitude, and willingness to help others
• Unit orientation consists of 2 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RNs must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; failure results in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity
• Up to 7 days of RTO must be requested upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply