Travel ICU RN - $3,016 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role requires a strong commitment to providing high-quality care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, interpreting data from various medical equipment.
• Titrate various medications and drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, and sedation.
• Participate in rapid response and code situations as part of the nursing team.
• Perform advanced procedures such as ICP monitoring, CRRT, and manage complex patients including those with respiratory failure, ARDS, and sepsis.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, fellows, and residents to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and provide emotional support.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Number of Beds: 34
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 for ICU, 1:4-5 for PCU, 1:5-6 for Med Surg.
• Common Diagnoses: Neuro surgery, respiratory failure, MODS, stroke, and oncology surgical care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience required.
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Must possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Scheduling Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours (night shift)
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: 2 out of 3 major holidays or based on unit needs
• Floating Requirements: May float to all inpatient units excluding Maternity/NICU

Additional Notes

This unit operates in a dynamic environment with a focus on providing high-quality patient care. Successful candidates will demonstrate positivity, teamwork, and a willingness to support colleagues. Orientation includes two shifts specific to the unit to ensure a smooth transition into the team.

Dress Code

Scrub color: Navy Blue

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19505100. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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