Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Omaha, NE
Consolidated Medical Travel
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights

ICU Travel RN Assignment Overview

Hospital/Unit Details

• Department: ICU
• Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (sometimes 1:3)
• Common Diagnoses / Patient Types: Variety of ICU acuity patients – ventilated, BIS scoring, TTM, IABP (rare)

Charting / Systems

• Electronic Health Record: EPIC

Certifications Required

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills / Responsibilities

• Drip Titration: Yes
  • Common drips: Vasopressors/inotropes, sedatives, heparin, octreotide, insulin
• Charge Nurse: Yes, takes assignment
• Nursing Aides / Techs: None

Support Staff

• Hospitalist / Intensivist: eICU support in 14 rooms (24/7 coverage)

Orientation / Onboarding

• Unit-specific orientation: Classroom + 2 x 12-hour shifts
• RN Exam: Pass/Fail (open book, must score 90% to pass or contract termination)

Scheduling

• Shifts: 7am–7pm
• Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks, created by scheduler
• Weekend Requirement: Every other
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate with permanent staff
• Floating: Can float to PCU or MedSurg

Dress / Appearance

• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Fingernails: No artificial nails; refusal = termination

Contract / Travel Requirements

• Radius Rule: Must live within 50 miles AND cannot be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit facility (CHI/Dignity)
• Driver’s License: Required at submission; verifies 50-mile radius
• RTO: Required upfront (≤7 days per 13-week contract); no additional RTO approved

Additional Notes

• Looking for positive, team-oriented nurses
• Candidates should be willing to work collaboratively to manage challenges