CVICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (CVICU) - Omaha, Nebraska

Job Details

• Specialty: CVICU RN
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Hours:

  • 06:30 AM – 06:30 PM
  • 06:30 PM – 06:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other or as needed based on unit needs
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit/department specific orientation
• Floating: Will float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Beds: 18
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Patient Population:

  • Open heart, complex thoracic and vascular patients
  • Patients supported by Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO
  • Common and advanced cardiac surgeries, lytic cases, carotids, TCARS, Fempop, EVARs/Endo AAAs
  • Complex cases from cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic
• Support Staff:

  • No CNAs on unit
  • Charge nurse on each shift who also takes patient assignments
  • Hospitalist and Intensivist in-house 24/7
  • No Tele/Monitor Techs; RNs must read and interpret cardiac strips independently
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: RNs troubleshoot vents, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, etc.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year experience with CVICU patient population
• Ability to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book)
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius
• Candidates may not currently be employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with certain large healthcare systems within the radius
• Rapid turnaround time required for submission (7 days or less for 13-week contract)
• Radius rule strictly enforced

Scheduling & Other

• Schedule created by manager
• No call or standby requirement
• Interview with facility manager (non-clinical)

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs comfortable with complex cardiac patients and advanced critical care technologies, seeking a 13-week contract in Omaha, Nebraska.