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

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Nebraska, Omaha

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical ICU RN
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (0630-1830, 1830-0630)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Med Surg ICU
• Beds: 34
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • ICU: 1:1-2
  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • Med Surg: 1:5-6

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Adults and pediatrics over 15 years old
• 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)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics
• Use and troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips (Draeger heart monitoring system)
• Collaborate with charge nurse who attends RRTs and codes
• Work with nurse aides/patient care techs (ratio 1:18)
• Float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU

Orientation & Training

• Unit/department-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• RN skills exam during orientation (open book, must pass with 90%)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU/unit experience

Additional Information

• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other, based on unit needs
• Fast-paced tertiary hospital environment
• Emphasis on teamwork, critical thinking, positive attitude, and communication skills
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with certain affiliated facilities
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a challenging and collaborative environment in a tertiary care setting.