Travel ICU RN - $2,176 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for the care and management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. This position requires expertise in patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention, utilizing advanced skills and methodologies critical for patient safety and health outcomes. Position Details Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Shift: 12-hour night shifts Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a critical care setting Required Certifications Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Position Responsibilities Monitor and evaluate patient conditions, including vital signs and symptoms. Administer medications and treatments based on the patient’s needs and physician orders. Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient care. Perform assessments and provide comprehensive nursing care for ICU patients. Nurse-Patient Ratios The nurse-patient ratio is typically 1:2 for ICU patients, adjusting to 1:5 for medical patients in cases of downgrades, and 1:4 in Progressive Care Units (PCU). Work Environment Staffing includes nurse aids/patient care techs at a ratio of 1 until 20 patients and 2 up to 24 patients. Critical care coverage is available 24/7, including a dedicated E-ICU staff. Registered Nurses are required to read and interpret telemetry strips. Equipment and Procedures RNs are required to interact with various respiratory therapy equipment, including ventilators, BiPAPs, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems. Schedule and Orientation Shifts: 0630-1900 or 1830-0700 Orientation: Initial system orientation followed by 1-2 shifts specific to the unit. Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Holiday Requirements: Varies based on unit needs Floating Requirements: May float to PCU and other medical floors as needed. Dress Code Scrub attire in navy blue is required. Additional Requirements Upon submission, candidates must provide a valid driver's license. Candidates living within a 50-mile radius are encouraged to apply. All RTO (Requests Time Off) should be submitted upfront as additional requests may not be approved during the contract period. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19228481. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.