Travel MS ICU RN - $2,284 per week

American Traveler 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level 1 trauma tertiary hospital, requiring 2+ years of recent ICU experience and NE or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Med Surg ICU unit within an acute care, Level 1 trauma tertiary hospital with 34 beds
• Adult and pediatric patients (ages 15+) with diagnoses including neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in Med Surg
• RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Uses EV-1000, Zoll-Thermoguard, Bell Mont rapid transfuser, and Draeger centralized telemetry monitoring
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts from 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage of 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other, based on unit needs
• Floats to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Charge nurse present each shift and responds to RRTs and Codes
• Patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Interview with unit leaders required as part of the hiring process
• Collaborates with attendings, fellows, and residents in a team-based care environment
• Fast-paced unit with fluctuating patient volume as the system's primary tertiary hospital
• Success on this unit favors nurses who are proactive, positive, team-oriented, and strong critical thinkers
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Two shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Pass/fail skills exam administered during orientation, open book with provided resources, requiring a 90% score to pass
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Not eligible if currently or previously employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO must be requested upfront for the 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission

American Traveler Job ID #P-774811. 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: Travel RN - ICU

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