7 Nebraska Intensive Care (ICU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit
$2,332/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 are applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: 2 years recent ICU experience required.
Required Credentials: You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding. Pass/fail exam on Friday during orientation; open-book exam on skills learned; must receive a 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 or Dignity. Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility. RTO must be submitted upfront; 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract. Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submission.
Unit Details: Nurse-to-patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, PCU 1:4-5, MS 1:5-6. Adults and pediatric patients >15 years old. Common diagnoses/cases include neurosurgery with an initiating neuro interventionalist thrombectomy program, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries including esophagectomy. RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics. The unit may see thrombectomy, Impella, balloon pump, and CRRT cases; prior experience with these is not required. Additional equipment/procedures include internal chemo administration, CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermogard for hypothermia protocol, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser; some items can be trained in real time. Charge nurse is present each shift and attends RRTs and codes. RNs care for patients from nasal cannula to vents. No monitor techs; uses Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring, and RNs read and interpret their own strips. Fast-paced tertiary referral unit with volume flexes; collaborates with attendings, fellows, and residents.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Holiday requirements: 2 out of 3 major holidays, every other, or 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.
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!