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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of recent ICU experience and an NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma facility, Med Surg ICU unit (3N/3S)
• 34-bed unit caring for adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4-5 PCU, and 1:5-6 Med Surg
• Common diagnoses include neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Utilizes CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser equipment
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present each shift and will attend RRTs and Codes
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• No dedicated tele/monitor techs; RNs must read and interpret Draeger centralized telemetry
• 12-hour day and night shifts (0630-1830 / 1830-0630)
• Every other weekend required; holiday coverage is 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other, based on unit needs
• Floats to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission, no pending licenses accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all patient care staff
• Driver's license required for submission and used to verify residence location
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam on Friday during orientation with a minimum score of 90%

Additional Information

• Interview with unit leaders required as part of the hiring process
• Fast-paced primary tertiary hospital unit with fluctuating patient volume
• Collaborative team environment working with attendings, fellows, and resident providers
• Success on this unit favors nurses who are inquisitive, positive, team-oriented, and strong critical thinkers
• Scrub color/dress code is navy blue
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided, plus 12 hours of general orientation
• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated 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