Cardiac ICU RN
Grand Island, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a Nebraska or compact RN license and at least 1 year of critical care experience.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 16-bed Cardiac ICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional 1:1 for TPA, balloon pump, or post-craniotomy recovery
• Patient population includes young adults through geriatrics with sepsis, STEMI, COVID, stroke, neurosurgery, renal failure, respiratory failure, COPD, cancer, and DKA
• Unit utilizes Gaymar Hypothermia, Arrow Balloon Pump, Camino Neuro monitoring, CRRT, Impella, EVDs, and Lumbar drains
• RNs titrate drips including sedation, paralytics, pressors, antihypertensives, heparin, and insulin
• RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts, rotating between 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• Every other weekend required, with holiday coverage as needed
• Floating required, primarily to PCU but potentially to other hospital areas depending on skill set
• eICU remote monitoring system in use on the unit

Requirements

• Active Nebraska or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Experience titrating critical care drips required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• 2 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
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU focused on shift report and intentional hourly rounding
• Ideal candidates are highly motivated, able to critically think through complex situations, and willing to ask questions and seek resources
• Does not require competency in all ICU specialties but requires openness to learning new skills
• Serves a culturally diverse community including Hispanic and Sudanese populations; candidates should be comfortable providing culturally sensitive care
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered