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

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 cancer-specific surgeries. Maintain and manage lines and monitoring devices including CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, and ICP monitoring; training available for less experienced candidates.

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 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 independently using Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry (no monitor techs on unit)
• Maintain and manage lines and monitoring devices including CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, and ICP monitoring; training available for less experienced candidates
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, excluding Maternity/NICU

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required for contract continuation
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license will be required at time of submittal to verify eligibility
• 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 thrombectomy programs
• Familiarity with advanced hemodynamic support including Impella or intra-aortic balloon pump
• Experience with CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
• Strong critical thinking skills, positive attitude, and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment with attendings, fellows, and residents

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative, team-focused ICU environment at a primary tertiary care hospital with opportunities to train on advanced equipment and procedures in real time
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1–2 in the ICU, with charge nurse support attending RRTs and codes on every shift