Travel RN - Trauma ICU

Travel RN - Trauma ICU

American Traveler

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 3

$2,356.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma ICU position requiring NE or compact licensure and prior critical care experience.

Details

Level 1 Trauma ICU within an acute care hospital setting, the only Level 1 trauma center in the system

18-bed unit treating adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old

Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU

Treats trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest patients, including frequent transfers and ED admits

RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics

Uses EPIC EMR

Equipment includes CVPs, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser

Draeger heart monitors with centralized telemetry; RNs must read and interpret their own strips

Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment

Nursing aides/patient care techs present at a 1:18 ratio

12-hour night shifts, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630

Self-scheduling managed by the unit manager based on needs

4 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period

Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU

Requirements

Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission; pending licenses not accepted

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active; pending certifications not accepted

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

Prior Level 1 trauma or critical care ICU experience strongly preferred

Driver's license copy required for consideration and used to verify residence within radius requirements

Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

Fast-paced unit caring for critically ill trauma and medical-surgical patients

Successful nurses demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and teamwork

2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Pass/fail skills exam administered during orientation; open book with provided resources, requiring a 90% passing score

Navy blue scrub color required

Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply results in contract termination

Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license

Candidates may not currently or recently have worked full time, part time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity

First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position

Manager interview required prior to placement

Up to 7 days of RTO must be requested upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12