RN: ICU/CCU/Critical Care

Atlas MedStaff; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas MedStaff seeks an ICU travel nurse for a Nebraska hospital ICU. You will work 12-hour day shifts managing adult critical care patients with trauma, cardiac issues, sepsis, and respiratory distress.

The assignment spans 18 weeks in Kearney, NE, with a 36-hour weekly schedule and every-other-weekend coverage. Orientation shifts are part of the program, and drivers with valid licenses may travel beyond 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICU/critical care preferred.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips and titrate medications in adult critical care patients.
• Interpret patient monitors and assist with ventilator troubleshooting.
• Support a 33-bed ICU with a 16-patient census, and participate in orientation shifts.

Skills

ICU Nursing

Critical Care

Ventilator Management

Monitoring

Education

RN License

Tools

ECG Monitoring

Job description

Job Description:

This travel healthcare contract places you in the ICU of a Nebraska hospital, where you'll work 12-hour day shifts. Your role involves managing adult critical care patients with conditions like trauma, cardiac issues, overdose, sepsis, stroke, and respiratory distress. You'll be responsible for titrating various drips, interpreting monitors, and assisting with ventilator troubleshooting, all in a fast-paced unit with 33 beds and an average census of 16. Expect to work every other weekend and participate in scheduled orientation shifts. The position emphasizes adherence to policies like fingernail restrictions and requires a current valid driver's license, especially for travel outside a 50-mile radius. This assignment offers you the opportunity to work in a highly specialized ICU setting with a focus on complex patient cases, providing a chance to sharpen your critical care skills in a supportive environment.

Weather:

The weather around this time of year is generally mild with warm days and cooler evenings. Humidity levels are comfortable, making outdoor activities enjoyable without extreme heat or cold.

Fun Things To Do:

• Visit the local museum and explore regional history.
• Take a scenic drive along the nearby countryside and enjoy picturesque views.
• Go hiking or biking in the state park with nature trails and wildlife spotting.
• Enjoy a day trip to a historic town known for its charming shops and eateries.
• Explore nearby lakes for boating, fishing, or relaxing by the water.

Job Specifics:

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Shift: 12-hour days, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630
Duration: 18 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours