ICU RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

ICU RN

Overview

• 13-week contract in Kearney, Nebraska
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Department: ICU RN
• 33 beds; average daily census is 16

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Driver's License

Clinical Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3 for adults
• Common patient types include trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance use, adult sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• RNs are required to titrate drips
• Common drips include cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• RNs must read, interpret, and document telemetry strips
• Monitor brand is GE
• RNs may need to troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to vent

Floating

• Typically floats to PCU
• Occasionally floats to MedSurg
• Float ratios are typically 1:4 or 1:5

Schedule and Staffing

• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: minimum of 2 holidays within the contract time frame
• Self-scheduling is available for core staff; travelers are added in
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• If called back in while on call, arrival is required within 30 minutes
• One shift of unit-specific orientation

Additional Notes

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Pass/fail exam is given during orientation; a 90% is required to pass
• RTO must be submitted upfront, up to 7 days for a 13-week contract
• Additional RTO will not be approved
• Nurse aides may assist based on census and volume