American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a NE or compact license, EPIC familiarity, and night shift availability for a Level II trauma setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 33-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute hospital setting
• Primary patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2-3 for adults
• Patients range from high-acuity adult ICU needs including ventilator and advanced cardiac support
• RNs are required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Use and troubleshooting of ventilators, Cpap, BiPap, nasal cannula, and high-flow equipment
• Monitors and tele equipment (GE brand) used with tele tech oversight; RNs responsible for strip interpretation and documentation
• Floating required to PCU or MedSurg with appropriate patient ratios
• Night shifts are 12 hours (1830-0630); every other weekend required
• Must work a minimum of 2 holidays during the contract period
• Pass/fail open-book skills exam required during orientation; minimum score of 90% needed to continue assignment
• Travelers will have one shift of unit-specific orientation
• Artificial nails are not allowed; compliance is mandatory for continued employment
• Support staff includes nurse aides based on census, and healthcare support tech available weekdays
• Self-scheduling for core staff; travelers will be added as needed but block scheduling is not guaranteed, except possibly for weekends
• Must submit all time-off requests (maximum 7 days per contract) up front; no additions or changes permitted after assignment acceptance
• Must wear hospital-approved scrubs

Requirements

• Active NE or compact state RN license required at time of application; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required; pending certifications not accepted
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred
• Ability to titrate a variety of IV drips and monitor advanced cardiac and respiratory support equipment
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, confirmed with a valid driver’s license
• Candidates must not be currently or recently (within one year) employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in a full-time, part-time, or PRN capacity
• Professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-627953. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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