RN - ICU

Details

Client Name
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ICU

Job ID
19018294

Job Title
RN - ICU

Weekly Pay
$2074.0


Shift Details

Shift
Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/14/2026

End Date
12/14/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

City: [City], State: [State]

Position Overview

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment. This position involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, and utilizing titratable drips while ensuring a high standard of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population, including trauma, cardiac, and substance abuse cases.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, implementing appropriate interventions based on clinical judgment.
• Manage and titrate various intravenous drips, including cardiac medications and insulin.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document patient assessments and care in the electronic health record (EPIC).
• Participate in unit orientation and continuous education programs.

Patient Care Information

• Number of Beds: 33
• Average Daily Census: 16
• Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 for adults

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Work Environment

The position involves working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with a focus on adult patients experiencing critical conditions. RNs are expected to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips, having oversight from telemetry technicians.

Shifts and Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 0630-1830 and 1830-0630
• Self-scheduling available for core staff; travelers added in as needed.
• Weekend requirements: every other weekend.
• Holiday requirements: a minimum of two holidays within the contract time frame.

Orientation

• One shift of department-specific orientation is required.

Additional Information

Transport assistance may be available for patients as needed. Nurse aides will assist based on census and will sit 1:1 or help on the floor depending on patient volume.

Floating Policy

RNs may be required to float to PCU or MedSurg units while maintaining the same patient care ratios.

This role requires compliance with established policies, including a prohibition on artificial nails for patient care providers.

Client Details

Address
10 E 31st St

City
Kearney

State
NE

Zip Code
68847