ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

ICU RN Opportunity - Kearney, Nebraska

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (0630-1830, 1830-0630)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available for core staff and travelers; block scheduling generally not approved except possibly weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during contract
• Orientation: 1 shift of unit/department-specific orientation
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days or less for the 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved

Unit Information

• Department: ICU
• Beds: 33 beds (average daily census 16)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 for adults
• Floating: Typically to PCU or occasionally MedSurg with ratios of 1:4 or 1:5

Patient Population & Care

• Common Diagnoses: Trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, adult sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress
• Nursing Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips (cardiac drips, insulin, sedation)
  • Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor strips (GE monitors) with tele tech oversight
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators

Certifications & Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Additional Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license at submittal (used to verify candidate is outside 50-mile radius)
  • Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
  • Pass/fail RN exam during orientation (open book, 90% required to pass)
  • Cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)

Experience

• Specialty: ICU RN
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with critical care drips, cardiac monitoring, and respiratory equipment troubleshooting, who meet certification and compliance requirements.