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

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 – ICU

Location

Kearney, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 33-bed ICU setting with an average daily census of 16, managing common diagnoses including trauma, cardiac events, stroke, sepsis, respiratory distress, renal failure, and substance abuse/overdose
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 for adult patients
• Titrate drips including cardiac medications, insulin, and sedation agents
• Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor strips using GE monitoring systems, with tele tech oversight available
• Manage patients requiring respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation, troubleshooting RT equipment as needed
• Float to PCU or occasionally Med/Surg as needed, maintaining comparable patient ratios (1:4 or 1:5)

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%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; compliance is required for contract continuation
• Minimum of 2 holidays must be worked if they fall within the contract time frame
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license will be required at time of submittal to verify distance. 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 with cardiac drips, insulin drips, and sedation management in an ICU environment
• Familiarity with GE cardiac monitoring systems and strip interpretation
• Experience caring for post-stent, pacemaker, vascular, and stroke patients
• Ability to adapt to a self-scheduling environment where travelers are integrated into existing core staff schedules

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with nurse aide assistance available based on census and dedicated Healthcare Support Tech coverage multiple days per week
• Gain diverse critical care experience across a wide range of complex diagnoses in a collaborative setting