Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
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) – CVICU

Location

Omaha, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (06:30–18:30) and Nights (18:30–06:30) available | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays every other or as needed per unit needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 18-bed Cardiovascular ICU with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for post-operative open heart, complex thoracic, and vascular surgery patients, including those supported by Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO
• Titrate vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmic drips as ordered
• Independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips without the support of monitor technicians
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, excluding Maternity and NICU

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of experience with CVICU or equivalent cardiovascular/critical care patient population
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to titrate drips and manage hemodynamically complex patients
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips
• Must comply with facility fingernail policy — artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with advanced cardiac support devices including Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO
• Familiarity with post-operative care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients including EVARs, carotids, and lytic cases
• Experience supporting patients from cath lab, structural heart, EP lab, or emergency settings

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a highly specialized team with intensivist and hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7
• Gain exposure to a wide range of complex cardiovascular cases in a high-acuity, technology-supported critical care environment