Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Omaha, NE
Pulse Healthcare Services
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights

Travel RN – Medical Surgical ICU (MS ICU)

12-Hour Night Shifts | 36 Hours/Week | 13-Week Contract

Position Overview

• Shift: Nights, 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Experience Required: 2 years of recent ICU experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Unit Size: 34 beds
• Orientation: 2 unit-specific shifts
• Interview: Required with unit leadership

Patient Population & Clinical Experience

This fast-paced, 34-bed ICU cares for adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old. Common diagnoses and patient populations include:

• Respiratory failure and ARDS
• Sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
• Stroke and complex neurological conditions
• Cardiogenic shock
• Renal failure requiring CRRT
• General surgery and cancer-related surgeries
• GI bleeds
• Psychiatric and overdose patients

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Manage ICU patients with 1:1–1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Titrate vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms using Draeger monitoring systems.
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilator support.
• Work with advanced equipment, including arterial lines, central venous pressure monitoring, Swan-Ganz catheters, and ICP monitoring.
• Participate in rapid response events and codes.

Experience with specialized equipment such as Impella, balloon pumps, CRRT, and neuro-interventional procedures is not required; training is available.

Scheduling & Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2 of 3 major holidays, every other holiday, or as needed based on unit requirements
• Floating: Required to all inpatient units except Maternity and NICU
• Scheduling: Manager-created schedule based on unit needs
• Time Off: All requested time off must be submitted upfront. A maximum of 7 days of RTO is allowed per 13-week contract. Additional requests will not be approved.

Important Submission Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of recent ICU experience.
• Must provide a valid driver's license at submission.
• Candidates must live outside the 50-mile radius.
• Candidates cannot currently work full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity.
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care departments. Refusal to remove them may result in contract termination.
• Nurses must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%. Failure to pass results in contract termination.

What Makes a Successful Candidate?

The unit is looking for nurses who demonstrate:

• Strong critical-thinking and clinical judgment
• A positive attitude and willingness to help others
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Confidence in a fast-paced ICU environment
• A willingness to ask questions and collaborate with physicians, fellows, and residents

Overall: This is a high-acuity ICU opportunity suited for an experienced travel nurse comfortable with complex patient care, titratable drips, cardiac monitoring, and floating between inpatient units.