Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Omaha, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU / Med Surg ICU

Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (06:30–18:30) and Nights (18:30–06:30) available | Onsite | Every other weekend required | 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed based on unit needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Med Surg ICU setting serving adult and pediatric patients (15+ years) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Manage and interpret cardiac monitoring using Draeger heart monitoring system with centralized telemetry; RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilators
• Manage lines and monitoring including CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, and ICP monitoring; training available for less experienced candidates
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, excluding Maternity/NICU ; participate in rapid response teams (RRTs) and codes as directed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must successfully pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required for contract continuation
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neuro surgery or neurovascular interventions (e.g., thrombectomy programs)
• Familiarity with advanced hemodynamic support such as Impella or intra-aortic balloon pump
• Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Strong critical thinking skills, collaborative mindset, and ability to thrive in a high-volume tertiary care environment

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-oriented ICU that fosters high-quality care and works alongside attendings, fellows, and residents in a primary tertiary hospital setting
• Opportunity to expand clinical skills with real-time training on advanced monitoring and equipment in a dynamic, high-acuity environment