Trauma ICU RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (RN) – Trauma ICU (TICU)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• Trauma ICU with 18 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4 in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient population: Adults and pediatrics over 15 years old with various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, cardiac arrest
• Level 1 trauma center, frequently receives transfers and ED admits
• Common equipment and monitoring: CVPs, IABP, Impella (core staff will take if no experience), Arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring (training provided)
• Use of Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol and Bell Mont rapid transfuse system

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Interpret cardiac telemetry strips (Draeger heart monitoring system with centralized telemetry; no telemetry techs on unit)
• Assist with respiratory equipment troubleshooting from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignment
• Supported by nurse aides/patient care techs at a ratio of 1:18
• Floating required to other inpatient units except Maternity and NICU

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• Self-scheduling allowed, managed by unit manager based on needs
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Valid driver’s license required at time of application (used to verify candidate is outside a 50-mile radius)
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book exam during orientation (exam covers skills learned)
• No artificial nails allowed (policy enforced strictly)
• Candidates must not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit or related entities
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted

Additional Notes

• Fast-paced environment with critically ill patients
• Successful nurses demonstrate strong critical thinking, a positive attitude, personable demeanor, and teamwork skills
• Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed