6 Nebraska Acute Care Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
$2,346/wk
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Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: No monitor techs; RNs must be able to read and interpret their own telemetry strips.
Required Credentials: Must pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding. Pass/fail open-book exam on Friday during orientation on skills learned; must receive 90% to pass.
Special Requests: Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months. Cannot be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility. RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submission.
Unit Details: Nurse-patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, PCU 1:4-5, Med Surg 1:5-6. Adults and pediatric patients older than 15 years old. Common diagnoses include neurosurgery with thrombectomy program, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/overdose, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries including esophagectomy and internal chemo administration. RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics. Equipment and therapies include Impella, balloon pump, CRRT, CVPs, arterial lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, Bell Mont rapid transfuser, and Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring. Fast-paced unit with volume flexes as the primary tertiary hospital for the system; collaborative team environment with attendings and student providers, including fellows and residents.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Holiday requirements: 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other, as needed based on unit needs. Schedule is made by the manager based on unit needs.
Floating Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU.
Acute Care Travel Job Responsibilities
Acute Care healthcare professionals, including nurses and allied health professionals, play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients with acute medical conditions. Depending on the role, their responsibilities can encompass assessing patients, developing individualized treatment plans, administering or assisting with medications and other treatments, evaluating treatment effectiveness, documenting care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education and support to patients and their families. Acute Care healthcare professionals must demonstrate expertise, compassion, and the ability to handle the emotional demands of their patients' acute needs. Embarking on an Acute Care travel job provides professionals with the opportunity to enhance their skills, gain diverse experiences, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Acute Care Travel Nurse Jobs in Nebraska
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