ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

ICU RN Opportunity - Nebraska, Kearney

Job Title

• Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Details

• ICU with 33 beds (average daily census: 16)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3 for adults
• Common patient diagnoses: Trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, adult sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress

Shift & Scheduling

• Shifts: 06:30-18:30 and 18:30-06:30 (12-hour shifts)
• Self-scheduling available for core staff and travelers
• Block scheduling generally not approved except possibly weekends only
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: minimum of 2 holidays during contract
• Orientation: 1 shift unit/department-specific orientation
• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approved

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs required to titrate drips (cardiac drips, insulin, sedation)
• RNs troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Monitor/telemetry interpretation and documentation required (monitor brand: GE)
• Floating typically to PCU or occasionally MedSurg with typical patient ratios (1:4 or 1:5)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required
• Valid driver’s license required at submittal (used to verify candidate location within 50-mile radius)

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• RN skills exam during orientation: open book, must pass with 90% or higher or contract terminated
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Minimum holiday and weekend shifts required
• No duo scheduling or shared car arrangements allowed

Experience

• Specialty: ICU RN
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years ICU RN experience based on typical ICU RN requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with critical care drips, telemetry, and a fast-paced trauma/cardiac ICU environment.