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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Acute care Med Surg ICU unit with 34 beds in a Level 1 trauma hospital
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in Med Surg
• Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old
• Common diagnoses include neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, and cancer surgeries
• Uses specialized equipment including CVPs, Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present on each shift who responds to RRTs and Codes
• Patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Draeger centralized telemetry monitoring with RNs responsible for reading and interpreting strips
• 12-hour night shifts from 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required with holiday coverage of 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other, based on unit needs
• Floats to all inpatient units excluding Maternity/NICU
• EPIC EMR used
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission; pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Driver's license required for submission
• Nursys license verification required
• 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 dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a fast-paced, high-acuity ICU patient population at a primary tertiary hospital with fluctuating volumes
• Collaborate with attendings, fellows, and resident providers in a team-based care environment
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and willingness to help colleagues
• Unit interview with nursing leadership required as part of the hiring process
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not be currently or recently employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment