Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,308 per week in Omaha, NE

Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Med Surg ICU setting serving adult and pediatric patients (15+) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and general/cancer-specific surgeries. Manage and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilators; read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips independently using Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68147!

Job ID: 897637

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,308.04

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM) | 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+) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and general/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; read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips independently using Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry
• Maintain and manage lines and monitoring devices including CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, and ICP monitoring; training available for less common equipment
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, excluding Maternity/NICU
• Collaborate with attendings, fellows, and residents in a team-oriented environment focused on high-quality patient care; attend RRTs and Codes as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must successfully pass an open-book orientation exam with a score of 90% or higher
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required for contract continuation
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neuro surgery or neurovascular interventions (e.g., thrombectomy programs)
• Familiarity with advanced hemodynamic support such as Impella or intra-aortic balloon pump
• Experience with CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
• Strong critical thinking skills, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a high-volume tertiary care environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a collaborative, team-focused ICU environment that partners directly with attending physicians and student providers to deliver high-quality care
• Opportunity to expand clinical skills with real-time training available on advanced monitoring and support equipment