ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

ICU RN Job Opportunity - Kearney, Nebraska

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: ICU
• Number of Beds: 33 beds (average daily census: 16)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 for adults
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, adult sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress
• Nurse Aide Support: Available based on census; may assist with 1:1s or floor support; Healthcare Support Tech present 3 days/week (M-F, 0800-1630)

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips, including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• Respiratory therapy equipment use ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage advanced respiratory equipment beyond this
• RNs must read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor strips (monitor brand: GE); tele techs provide oversight

Certifications & Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Driver’s license required at submittal to verify distance compliance (must be outside 50 miles radius)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book exam during orientation (exam covers skills learned)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shifts: 0630-1830 (day), 1830-0630 (night)
• Self-scheduling allowed 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 Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days or less for the 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved

Additional Notes

• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Floating assignments typically to PCU or occasionally MedSurg with typical patient ratios (1:4 or 1:5)
• Fingernail policy strictly enforced
• Blocked scheduling requests generally denied unless for weekends only; duo scheduling requests not accepted