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

Job Opportunity: TICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Department: Trauma ICU (Level 1 trauma center)
• Unit Size: 18 beds
• Patient Types: Adults and Pediatrics >15 years old with various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, cardiac arrest
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • ICU: 1:1 to 1:2
  • PCU: 1:4
• Common Equipment & Procedures:

  • CVPs, IABP, Impella (core staff will take if no experience)
  • Arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring (training provided)
  • Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, Bell Mont rapid transfuse
• Respiratory Equipment: Nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot vents, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow
• Telemetry: No telemetry techs; RNs must read and interpret Draeger heart monitor strips

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift Times: 0630-1830 and 1830-0630 (12-hour shifts)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling managed by unit manager based on needs
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating: Required to float to inpatient units except Maternity/NICU

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
• Experience:

  • Specialty: Trauma ICU nursing experience required (minimum 1 year implied by "Will not accept First Time Travelers")
  • Prior Travel Experience: Required (No first-time travelers accepted)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation
  • Driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate location (within 50 miles radius)
  • No license or background issues allowed
  • Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited; refusal to comply leads to contract termination

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• Real-time training available for advanced monitoring and equipment

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced unit with critically ill patients
• Attributes for success: Critical thinking, personable, positive attitude, team player
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at 1:18 ratio

Additional Notes

• 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)
• Return to Office (RTO) needed within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

This position is ideal for experienced Trauma ICU RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a challenging and fast-paced critical care environment.