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

Registered Nurse (ICU) – Nebraska, Omaha

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU Med Surg RN
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours guaranteed
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Medical Surgical ICU
• Beds: 34
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

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

Patient Population & Care

• Adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old
• Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, cancer-specific surgeries (e.g., esophagectomy), and neuro surgery (experience not required)
• Use of advanced monitoring and equipment such as CVPs, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips (Draeger heart monitoring system) without telemetry tech support
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes nasal cannula through ventilators; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage vents directly

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Valid driver’s license required at time of application
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail skills exam during orientation (open book)
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas

Orientation & Training

• 2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation
• Interview with unit leaders required

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Schedule set by manager 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 all inpatient units except Maternity and NICU
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Charge nurse present on each shift and participates in rapid response teams and codes
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a ratio of 1:18

Additional Information

• Fast-paced tertiary hospital environment with fluctuating patient volume
• Successful nurses demonstrate critical thinking, positive attitude, teamwork, willingness to help, and good 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 office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a short-term contract in a high-acuity, collaborative environment with a focus on critical care skills and teamwork.