Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.

Job Details

• 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 certifications required.
• 2 years of unit experience.

Schedule Information

• 12 hour shifts.
• 36 hours guaranteed.
• Shifts are 0630-1830, 1830-0630.
• Every other weekend requirement.
• Every other or as needed holiday requirement.

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, Respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, cancer specific surgeries.
• Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes.
• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Yes.
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Yes.
• RT Equipment: RNs need to be able to manage from nasal cannula to vents.
• No Tele/Monitor Techs: RNs need to be able to read and interpret Draeger heart monitoring. Centralized telemetry monitoring available.
• 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.

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 include the ability ask questions, a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, personable, and a 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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