MS ICU RN
Omaha, 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 ICU RN for a Level 1 trauma hospital, requiring 2 years of recent ICU experience and NE or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Med Surg ICU (3N/3S) within a 34-bed unit
• Serves adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in Med Surg
• Common diagnoses include neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Utilizes advanced equipment including CVPs, Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present each shift and responds to RRTs and Codes
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry; RNs must interpret their own strips
• 12-hour night shifts from 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required and holiday coverage for 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed
• Floats to all inpatient units excluding Maternity/NICU
• EPIC EMR used
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, all must be active and not pending
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Experience titrating drips including vasopressors and sedation required
• Driver's license required for submission and used to verify residence location

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit with volume flexes as the primary tertiary hospital for the health system
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, a positive attitude, and willingness to collaborate
• Works within a team environment alongside attendings, fellows, and residents to coordinate patient care
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
• Up to 7 days of RTO must be requested upfront with no additional RTO approved during the contract