TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68124!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Candidates must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the client.
Description:
This is a Trauma Intensive Care Unit position.
Candidates will be required to interview with the unit manager.
The unit has a total of 18 beds.
Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-2 for ICU and 1:4 for PCU.
Common diagnoses include various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest.
RNs will titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics.
A charge nurse will be present on each shift.
Nurse aids or patient care techs will be available in the unit, with a ratio of 1:18.
Respiratory Therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow will be in use.
RNs will need to troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
There will be no telemetry or monitor techs on the unit.
RNs must be able to read and interpret heart monitoring strips.
Shifts include both day and night options of 0630-1830 and 1830-0630.
Self-scheduling is allowed, managed by the unit manager.
Weekend requirements are four weekend shifts per six-week schedule period.
Floating to other inpatient units may be required, excluding maternity and NICU.
Scrub color is navy blue.
The unit is fast-paced, caring for critically ill patients.
Critical thinking skills, a personable demeanor, a positive attitude, and being a team player are essential attributes for success in this role.
RTO must be submitted upfront, with the stipulation that additional requests will not be approved after submission.
The hospital may cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment.
The charting system used is EPIC.