Travel Med Surg ICU RN - $2,236 per week

Concentric Healthcare 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (18:30–06:30) | Every other weekend required | 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed based on unit needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Med Surg ICU setting serving adult and pediatric patients (15 years and older) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilators; monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry using Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry (no monitor techs on unit)
• Maintain and manage invasive lines and monitoring including CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, and ICP monitoring
• Collaborate with attending physicians, fellows, and residents to deliver high-quality, team-based patient care; attend rapid response teams (RRTs) and codes as needed
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, excluding Maternity/NICU; adhere to facility dress code (navy blue scrubs) and fingernail policy — artificial nails are strictly prohibited in all patient care departments

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
• Must pass an open-book, unit-specific skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; failure to pass will result to contract termination
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license will be required at time of submittal to verify distance
• Candidates may not hold a full-time, part-time, or PRN position with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CRRT, Impella, or intra-aortic balloon pump is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with neurosurgical or neuro-interventional patient populations
• Experience with hypothermia protocols (e.g., Zoll Thermoguard) or rapid transfusion devices
• Strong critical thinking skills, positive attitude, and demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity team environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a collaborative, team-oriented unit that partners with attendings, fellows, and residents to foster high-quality patient care in a primary tertiary hospital setting
• Opportunity to expand clinical skills with real-time training available on advanced monitoring and specialized equipment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #796997. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU

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