Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position at a Level II Trauma center in Nebraska, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience, active NE or Compact RN license, and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Details

• Acute care hospital ICU setting with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16 patients
• Level II Trauma Center
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 for adult patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• RNs are required to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips; GE monitor brand used with tele tech oversight
• Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• Charting system: Epic EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1830
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Floating may be required to PCU or occasionally Med/Surg, typically at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
• Nurse aides available based on census; Healthcare Support Tech available 3 days per week (M–F), 0800–1630
• Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period are required
• If placed on call and called back in, arrival on-site within 30 minutes is required

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to titrate drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residence is at least 50 miles from the facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity

Additional Information

• Provide intensive care nursing to a diverse adult patient population including trauma and cardiac cases
• Unit orientation consists of 1 department-specific shift
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on Wednesdays during orientation; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• Block scheduling is not approved unless weekends-only; requests may be submitted but are not guaranteed
• RTO must be submitted upfront; 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit facilities will be considered