ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

ICU RN Job Opportunity - Nebraska, Kearney

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
• Specialty: ICU RN
• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Department: ICU
• Unit Size: 33 beds (average daily census 16)
• Shift Times:

  • 06:30 - 18:30 (Day)
  • 18:30 - 06:30 (Night)
• Scheduling: 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 of unit/department-specific orientation
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days or less of contract start; no additional RTO approved

Patient Care & Responsibilities

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 for adult patients
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, sedation
  • Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor/telemetry strips (GE monitors)
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Floating: Typically to Progressive Care Unit (PCU), occasionally MedSurg with ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
• Support Staff: Nurse aides and healthcare support techs assist based on census and patient needs

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Experience: (Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience)
• Exams: Pass/fail RN exam during orientation; open book with 90% required to pass (failure results in contract termination)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Driver’s license required at submittal to verify candidate location within 50-mile radius
  • Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination

Additional Notes

• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Block scheduling generally not approved except possibly weekends only
• Duo scheduling or car sharing not accepted