ICU RN
Omaha, NE
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU RN

Overview

• Night ICU RN assignment in Omaha, Nebraska
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours guaranteed
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• RN
• 2 years of unit experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Driver’s license required at submittal

Unit Details

• Department: ICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Charge nurse is on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aids/patient care techs are on the unit
• 24/7 critical care coverage
• E-ICU staffed with nurse and APRN 24/7
• RNs must read and interpret tele strips

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips
• Common titratable or set-rate drips include vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, IV antibiotics, and sedatives
• Common patient types include COPD, pneumonia, CVA, TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF, STEMI, and neuro
• RNs may need to troubleshoot vents and BiPAPs

Schedule

• Shifts: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: varies based on unit needs

Floating

• May float to PCU and Medical floors

Additional Notes

• Navy blue scrubs
• First week is system orientation and onboarding, followed by 1-2 unit orientation shifts
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas
• RTO must be provided upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Radius rule: 50 miles