Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Omaha, NE

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in an ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for patients with diagnoses including COPD, pneumonia, CVA/TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF, STEMI, and neuro conditions. Preferred Experience / Skills Prior ICU experience with exposure to critical care patient populations including neurological and cardiac diagnoses.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68122!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shifts | 12-hour shifts (1830–0700) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for patients with diagnoses including COPD, pneumonia, CVA/TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF, STEMI, and neuro conditions
• Titrate drips including vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, IV antibiotics, and sedatives
• Independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry monitor strips
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including ventilators and BiPAP
• Float to PCU and medical floors as needed based on unit demands
• Successfully pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Must reside 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
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required for contract continuation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior ICU experience with exposure to critical care patient populations including neurological and cardiac diagnoses
• Experience titrating vasoactive and sedation drips in an acute or critical care environment
• Familiarity with ventilator management and BiPAP in a clinical setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with 24/7 critical care coverage, including an E-ICU staffed by a nurse and APRN around the clock
• Join a structured unit with charge nurse support on every shift and patient care tech assistance available throughout the unit