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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

$2,014/week

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A large system in Nebraska/Iowa are looking for ICU RN's. 12 hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed. 2 years of unit experience. 13 Week contract.

Job requirements

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS;*AUTO OFFER*
Department: MS ICU RN
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
# of Beds: 34
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU
Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics
Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1830, 1830-0630
Weekend Requirements: Every other
Holiday Requirements: Every other or as needed for based on unit needs
Floating Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts

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Unit specific information

# of Beds: 34
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old, Neuro surgery (not required exp.), Respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock (impella, balloon pump - not required exp.), renal failure (CRRT) - not required exp., general surgery, GI bleeds, cancer specific surgeries - esophagectomy, internal chemo administration
RT Equipment: Nasal cannula to vents

Additional Details

Fast paced unit with volume flexes due to being primary tertiary hospital for the system. Attributes that will make a nurse successful on this unit are the ability ask questions, a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, personable, and positive attitude. Have a team environment meant to foster high quality care and work with attendings and student providers (fellows, residents) to collaborate on care.
Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.

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