Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursement

Insurance

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour day shift assignment. Requires an active NE or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years ICU experience. BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required.

Nurses will titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips and work with EPIC EMR in a high-acuity ICU setting. The role includes a 33-bed unit with a 1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratio, potential travel incentives, and guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Active NE or Compact RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• BSN not required for this position.
• Must titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips.
• Experience with EPIC EMR.
• Driver's license required to confirm permanent residence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting for adults.
• Titrate drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation.
• Manage 33-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and read/ document GE monitor strips.
• Collaborate with nurse aides and healthcare support staff.
• Float to PCU and occasionally MedSurg as needed.
• Maintain 36 hours per week and self-scheduling with some constraints.
• Reside at least 50 miles from the facility as verified by DL.

Skills

ICU care

RN licensure NE

Compact licensure

BLS/ACLS/NIHSS

EPIC EMR

Education

BSN not required

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour day shift assignment requiring an active NE or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be able to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Driver's license required to confirm permanent residence

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU setting within a Level 2 trauma hospital
• 33-bed unit with an average daily census of 16
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adult patients
• Cares for adult patients with trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent and pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular conditions, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• RNs are required to titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• Manages respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannula to ventilators, troubleshooting as needed
• Cardiac monitoring/telemetry required, including reading, interpreting, and documenting strips (GE monitors, with tele tech oversight)
• Nurse aides and a Healthcare Support Tech (M-F, 0800-1630) provide support based on census
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 0630-1830
• Self-scheduling available for core staff; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed for travelers
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
• Floating required, typically to PCU and occasionally MedSurg, at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
• Minimum of 2 holidays worked if falling within the contract timeframe
• One shift of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU environment managing complex adult cases
• Collaborate with nurse aides and healthcare support techs for patient care assistance based on census needs
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• RNs must pass a pass/fail, open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• On-call staff must be able to arrive within 30 minutes if called back in
• Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after submission
• Block scheduling only considered for weekends
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

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

Job ID: P-747172

Open Positions: 2