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

ICU RN (MS ICU RN) - Omaha, Nebraska

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse (MS ICU RN)
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (0630-1830, 1830-0630)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit/department specific orientation

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years of unit experience
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Department: Medical Surgical ICU
• Number of Beds: 34
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

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

  • Neuro surgery (experience not required)
  • Respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke
  • Cardiogenic shock (Impella, balloon pump - experience not required)
  • Renal failure (CRRT - experience not required)
  • General surgery, psych/overdose, 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
• Drip Management: RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift, attends RRTs and Codes, and takes assignments
• Support Staff: Nurse aides/patient care techs present (ratio 1:18)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Telemetry: No telemetry techs; RNs must read and interpret Draeger heart monitor strips

Scheduling & Requirements

• Scheduling: Manager-created schedule based on unit needs; no self-scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other holiday, based on unit needs
• Floating: Required to float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation Exam: Pass/fail open book exam during orientation; must score 90% to pass

Additional Notes

• Fast-paced tertiary hospital environment with volume fluctuations
• Successful candidates demonstrate:

  • Ability to ask questions
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to help others
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Personable and team-oriented mindset
• Collaboration with attendings, fellows, residents, and student providers is expected

Compliance & Policies

• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Driver’s license required at submission to verify distance
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days or less from contract start; no additional RTO approvals will be granted