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

Registered Nurse (ICU)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts (0630-1830, 1830-0630)
Hours Guaranteed: 36 hours per week

Job Description

Seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses for a fast-paced medical surgical ICU unit. This is a tertiary care hospital with a 34-bed ICU. The unit cares for adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old with a variety of critical conditions including neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries.

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • ICU: 1:1 to 1:2
  • PCU: 1:4 to 1:5
  • Med Surg: 1:5 to 1:6
• Common equipment and procedures:

  • CVPs, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, ICP monitoring
  • Respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators
  • Use of Zoll Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol
  • Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present on each shift and participates in rapid response teams and codes
• Patient care techs available with a ratio of 1:18
• No telemetry techs; RNs must read and interpret cardiac monitor strips (Draeger system)

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• RN skills exam during orientation (open book, must pass with 90%)
• Real-time training provided for specialized equipment and procedures

Scheduling & Requirements

• Scheduling determined by unit manager based on needs
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other holiday as needed
• Floating required to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate location within 50-mile radius)
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas
• Must pass RN skills exam during orientation

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with certain affiliated health systems within a 50-mile radius
• Fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking, teamwork, positive attitude, and willingness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including attendings, fellows, and residents
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

This opportunity is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a challenging and rewarding contract in a high-acuity setting.