Icu Rn

CHI Health Lakeside; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Education assistance up to $10,000

Nurse Residency for new graduates

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Critical Care Nurse to monitor patients who are critically ill following injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You will provide focused, evidence-based care and advocate for each patient’s best interests.

Each shift begins with a patient report from a nursing teammate, then rounds, and ongoing assessment. You may assist physicians with chest tubes or central lines, perform wound care, transport for MRI/CT, and administer medications as

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program.
• NE license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 5 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable.
• Assist physicians with chest tubes or central lines.
• Provide wound care and patient transport for MRI/CT.
• Administer medications and respond to emergencies.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and prioritize patient safety.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Multitasking

Advocacy

Education

RN nursing program

Job description

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Critical Care Nurse at CHI Health, you'll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

Every day you will begin with a patient report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You'll continue to provide whatever care or procedures are required throughout the shift. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, transporting the patient for an MRI or CT, or administering medications. To thrive in this role, you'll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You'll clinically care for your patients, remain focused and attentive, and advocate for their best interests. It is your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response that puts you on the radar for advancement.

To be successful in this role you will bring strong clinical judgment, a holistic approach to patient care, and a genuine commitment to CHI Health's mission and values.

Compensation and Incentives

Compensation: Base rate + shift differential

Incentives: up to $10,000 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)

Nurse Residency offered for all New Graduates-https://www.chihealth.com/education/professional-training/nurse-residency

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 - months