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References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
One year of experience is required as long as the clinician has experience with vents.
Experience with vents, art lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, drains, wounds, ostomies, OG, NG, PPE, identifying arrhythmias, cardioversions, TEEs, post-heart-cath patients, defibrillators, and pain management is required.
Special Requests:
No self-scheduling; the team will work with travelers on block scheduling, accommodating it as much as possible.
Unit Details:
The ICU and PCU are on the same floor.
Common patient diagnoses include DKA, COVID, CHF, MVA, CVA, sepsis, overdose, and general medical cases. Pediatric patients are very rare; pediatric RNs generally take them, but an ICU RN will manage the ventilator if a pediatric patient is ventilated.
RNs are required to titrate drips. Common titratable or set-rate drips include insulin, levo, Cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, TPA, heparin, amio, Lasix, and sedation drips.
Equipment includes vents, CPAP, and BiPAP.
A hospitalist is in house 24/7, and an intensivist is available during the day. Respiratory therapy is not in the ICU 24/7 but is in house 24/7.
Telemetry techs are on the unit; RNs are required to read their own strips using Philips tele monitors.
Shift & Scheduling:
Travelers will fill in gaps of the first schedule.
Generally every 3rd weekend, but may be more based on need; flexibility is requested.
Every 3rd holiday; expect to work one of the winter holidays.
No call requirement; call will be assigned only if the clinician requests a scheduled shift off or volunteers to cancel.
Floating Requirements:
Will float to PCU and occasionally Med-Surg. When floating to Med-Surg, will take a full patient assignment with a 1:5-6 ratio.
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.
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ICU Travel Job Responsibilities
ICU healthcare professionals, including both nurses and allied health professionals, play a vital role in continuously monitoring patients' vital signs, responding promptly to patient changes and emergencies, and providing exceptional care to critically ill individuals. With their specialized experience, ICU professionals educate patients and their families about their conditions and treatments, offering support throughout the recovery process. Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, is essential in delivering comprehensive and individualized patient care. Join the dedicated team of ICU healthcare professionals and contribute to the well-being of patients in critical conditions!
Intensive Care (ICU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Nebraska
Intensive Care (ICU) travel jobs provide exciting opportunities for both nursing and allied health professionals to care for critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions. These jobs are available in specially equipped units with state-of-the-art technology and equipment designed for close patient monitoring and treatment. ICU Travel Jobs can be found in hospital ICUs across the country, offering a chance to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in critical need. Explore our Intensive Care Unit travel jobs today and secure your next assignment!
