Med Surg ICU RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (ICU Med Surg)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:30–18:30)
Hours per Week: 36 hours guaranteed

Unit and Patient Population

• Med Surg ICU with 34 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • ICU: 1:1–2
  • PCU: 1:4–5
  • Med Surg: 1:5–6
• Patient types include adults and pediatrics over 15 years old
• Common diagnoses: neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure (CRRT), general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, cancer surgeries (e.g., esophagectomy), internal chemo administration
• Equipment used: CVPs, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard (hypothermia protocol), Bell Mont rapid transfuser

Job Responsibilities

• Titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips (Draeger heart monitoring system) without telemetry tech support
• Float to all inpatient units except Maternity and NICU
• Participate as charge nurse when assigned, including attending rapid response teams and codes
• Collaborate with attendings, fellows, residents, and student providers in a fast-paced tertiary hospital environment

Orientation and Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• Scheduling is manager-assigned based on unit needs (no self-scheduling)
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other holiday as needed
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Valid driver’s license required at time of application (used to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius)
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system within a 50-mile radius
• Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed
• Successful nurses demonstrate critical thinking, positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to ask questions and help others

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not required for this position.