Medical-Surgical ICU Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Specialty: Medical-Surgical ICU RN

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (0630-1830, 1830-0630)
• Hours Guaranteed: 36 hours per week
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit/department specific orientation
• Scheduling: Manager-created schedule based on unit needs
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other, based on unit needs
• Floating: Will float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Type: Med Surg ICU
• Number of Beds: 34
• Nurse:Patient Ratios:

  • ICU: 1:1-2
  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • Med Surg: 1:5-6
• Patient Types: Adults and pediatrics over 15 years old
• Common Diagnoses:

  • Neuro surgery (experience not required)
  • Respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke
  • Cardiogenic shock (impella, balloon pump - no experience required)
  • Renal failure (CRRT - no experience required)
  • General surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds
  • Cancer-specific surgeries (esophagectomy, internal chemo administration)
• Equipment & Procedures:

  • CVPs, Arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring (training provided)
  • Zoll Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol
  • Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• Respiratory Equipment: Nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot vents, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow
• Telemetry: No telemetry techs; RNs must read and interpret Draeger heart monitor strips

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present on each shift and participates in RRTs and Codes
• Work with nurse aides/patient care techs (ratio 1:18)
• Collaborate with attendings, fellows, residents, and student providers

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU/unit experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
• License: Valid RN license for Nebraska
• Other:

  • Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation
  • Driver’s license required at submittal to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius
  • Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas (non-compliance leads to contract termination)

Additional Notes

• Fast-paced tertiary hospital environment with volume fluctuations
• Successful candidates demonstrate critical thinking, positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to ask questions and help others
• Radius rule: Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity) within 50 miles
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a challenging and collaborative environment in a large tertiary care setting.