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
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Medical Surgical ICU (34 beds)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

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

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, internal chemo administration)
• Neuro surgery patients involved in thrombectomy program (experience not required)
• Use of advanced monitoring and equipment: CVPs, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot vents but do not manage advanced respiratory therapies
• No telemetry/monitor techs on unit; RNs must read and interpret Draeger heart monitoring strips

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• RN must pass a 90% score on an open book skills exam during orientation (resources provided)
• Training available for advanced monitoring and equipment use in real time

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts: 0630-1830 and 1830-0630 (night shift for this role)
• Scheduling determined by manager based on unit needs
• 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 each shift and participates in rapid response teams and codes
• Patient care techs available at a ratio of 1:18

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Valid driver’s license required at time of application (used to verify candidate location within 50-mile radius)
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas
• Must not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system within 50 miles
• Pass/fail exam during orientation with minimum 90% to continue employment

Additional Information

• Fast-paced tertiary hospital environment with fluctuating patient volume
• Successful candidates demonstrate critical thinking, positive attitude, teamwork, willingness to ask questions, and collaboration with attendings and trainees (fellows, residents)
• Rapid turnaround time required for submission (7 days or less per 13-week contract)
• Radius rule: candidates must live within 50 miles and not be employed by certain local healthcare systems

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 professional growth.