ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Unit Size: 33 beds (average daily census: 16)

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 for adult patients

• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • Trauma
  • Cardiac conditions
  • Overdose/substance abuse
  • Adult sepsis
  • Post-stent and pacemaker placement
  • Stroke
  • Vascular cases
  • Renal failure
  • Heart failure
  • Respiratory distress

• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, sedation
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators
  • Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor strips (GE monitors)
  • Float occasionally to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Medical-Surgical units with typical ratios of 1:4 or 1:5

• Support Staff: Nurse aides and healthcare support technicians assist based on census and patient needs.

Schedule & Orientation

• Shift Options:

  • 06:30 - 18:30 (12-hour day shift)
  • 18:30 - 06:30 (12-hour night shift)

• Scheduling:

  • Self-scheduling available for core staff and travelers
  • Block scheduling generally not approved except possibly for weekends only
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Holiday Requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during contract period

• Orientation:

  • One shift of unit/department-specific orientation required
  • Return to Orientation (RTO) needed upfront (7 days or less for 13-week contract)
  • Additional RTO not approved

• On-Call:

  • If called back in, must arrive within 30 minutes

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Current RN license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate is within 50 miles radius)

Additional Information

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination.
• RN candidates must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, resources provided). Failure results in contract termination.
• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific health system (details withheld).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected.
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy ICU setting with a diverse patient population and requires strong critical care nursing skills and certifications.