ICU RN
Kearney, NE
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Kearney, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (0630–1830) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 33-bed ICU setting with an average daily census of 16, managing adult patients with diagnoses including trauma, cardiac conditions, stroke, sepsis, renal failure, respiratory distress, and substance abuse/overdose
• Maintain a 1:2–3 nurse-to-patient ratio; float to PCU or MedSurg as needed at the applicable unit ratio (1:4 or 1:5)
• Titrate cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation drips as required
• Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor strips using GE monitoring equipment; work alongside tele tech oversight
• Manage patients on respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation; troubleshoot RT equipment as needed
• Fulfill minimum holiday requirement of 2 holidays falling within the contract time frame; report within 30 minutes if called back in from on-call status

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with ICU experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must successfully pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required for the duration of the contract
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and/or Dignity) are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing titratable drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation infusions
• Familiarity with GE cardiac monitoring systems and independent strip interpretation
• Experience with a broad acuity range of ICU patients including post-procedural cardiac care (post-stent, pacemaker placement) and vascular cases

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with nurse aide assistance and healthcare support staff available based on census needs
• One shift of unit-specific orientation allows experienced ICU travelers to transition efficiently into the role