MS ICU RN
Omaha, NE
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit. This role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old.
• Manage critical patient conditions including neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis, and cardiogenic shock.
• Titrate medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, and antiarrhythmics.
• Perform and interpret telemetry monitoring, including reading heart rhythm strips.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in rapid response teams and codes as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding care processes and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience is required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• A valid driver's license is necessary for identification purposes.

Unit Information

The ICU unit has 34 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 2 in ICU settings. The supporting team includes nurse aids and patient care technicians, ensuring an effective workflow and patient support. The work environment promotes collaboration among all team members, including attending physicians and trainees.

Shift and Scheduling

• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts.
• Scheduling is managed by the unit manager based on staffing needs.
• Weekend requirements are every other weekend, with holiday requirements as needed.
• RTO (Request Time Off) should be provided upfront, with limited additional requests approved thereafter.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong critical thinking abilities, and a willingness to support colleagues. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a dynamic patient population.

Scrub Color: Navy Blue