TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68124!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years of recent ICU experience required
License: Valid RN license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience
- Driver’s license required
- Ability to pass a skills exam during orientation
- Ability to titrate drips
Description:
This is an intensive care unit position focused on providing high-quality patient care.
The unit monitors adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old.
Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, and cardiogenic shock.
RNs will collaborate with attending and student providers for patient care.
Nurse-patient ratios are 1:1-2 in ICU settings and 1:4-6 in other areas.
All RNs must be able to read and interpret heart monitoring strips.
There is a charge nurse present on each shift who does take a patient assignment.
Nursing assistants and support staff are available on this unit.
RNs will be required to float to other inpatient units as needed.
The unit has a fast-paced environment and requires critical thinking skills.
A positive attitude and a willingness to help others are essential for success in this role.