TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68124!
Job Title: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Candidates may not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facility.
- No first-time travelers accepted.
- A driver's license is required.
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care.
- Candidates must pass a nursing exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%.
Description:
This position is for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in a fast-paced environment.
The unit specializes in trauma care and holds the status of a level 1 trauma center.
Common patient diagnoses include various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest.
Nurse to patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:2 in the ICU.
Common tasks include monitoring vitals, administering titratable medications, and coordinating with the healthcare team.
Nurses will be responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips.
There is a charge nurse on each shift, and nurses will have access to patient care technicians.
The unit requires nurses to conduct troubleshooting with respiratory equipment.
Shifts are managed by the unit manager based on needs, with expectations for weekend shifts within a six-week schedule period.
All nurses will float to inpatient units when needed, excluding maternity and NICU.
The dress code includes navy blue scrubs.
Successful candidates will exhibit strong critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and a team-oriented approach.
Additional time off must be requested upfront, with limits on approvals.
The hospital reserves the right to cancel shifts according to established policies.
Candidates will utilize an electronic charting system for documentation.