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

Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 1830-0630)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Unit & Patient Population

• Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Unit Size: 18 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Patient Types: Open heart surgery, complex thoracic and vascular patients
• Support Devices: Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO
• Common Procedures: Cardiac surgeries, lytic cases, carotids, TCARS, Fempop, EVARs/Endo AAAs
• Additional Cases: Complex cases from cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge
• Must have at least 1 year of experience with this patient population
• Ability to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips (no telemetry tech support)

Orientation & Evaluation

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• RN skills exam during orientation (open book) requiring a minimum 90% to pass

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• No CNAs or patient care techs on the unit
• Hospitalists and intensivists in-house 24/7
• Respiratory therapy equipment present; RNs troubleshoot as needed

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend
• Holiday coverage: Every other or as needed based on unit needs
• Floating: Required to float to all inpatient units except Maternity and NICU
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of application (used to verify candidate is within 50 miles radius)
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific healthcare system
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

This position requires a highly skilled CVICU RN with strong critical care experience, excellent telemetry interpretation skills, and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients and advanced support devices in a fast-paced ICU environment.