Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

Free CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Level 2 trauma center in Omaha, NE. This night shift role requires strong titration skills and ability to work in a high-acuity environment.

The RN must hold an active license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and have at least 2 years of ICU experience. A pass/fail orientation exam and references are required, along with a valid driver's license for address verification.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS active certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Acute care ICU experience required.
• Must pass a 90% open-book exam during orientation.
• Two professional references (supervisor within 12 months, peer or supervisor within 3 years).
• Copy of driver1s license to verify permanent address.

Responsibilities

• ICU duties in Level 2 trauma center with 1:2 nurse:patient ratio.
• Titrate drips: vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, antibiotics, sedatives.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips.
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend.
• Floating to PCU and Medical floors as needed.
• EPIC EMR used.

Skills

ICU experience

Titration skills

Night shift

Telemetry interpretation

Education

RN license (State or Compact/NLC)

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 2 trauma center with night shift availability and titration skills required.

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) required for the state of submission; pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Acute care ICU experience required
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration, used to verify permanent address

Responsibilities

• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) setting within an acute care hospital, Level 2 trauma center
• Nurse:patient ratio of 1:2, with downgrade staffing at 1:5 for medical patients and 1:4 for PCU
• Common diagnoses include COPD, pneumonia, CVA, TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF, STEMI, and neuro conditions
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, IV antibiotics, and sedatives
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available on the unit with ratios up to 1:20-24
• 24/7 in-house critical care coverage with E-ICU support staffed by nurse and APRN
• RT equipment used includes vents and BiPAPs; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts, either 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday requirements vary based on unit needs
• Floating required to PCU and Medical floors
• EPIC EMR used
• Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients including drip titration and ventilator/BiPAP support
• First week includes system orientation and onboarding, followed by 1-2 twelve-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• 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-762509