Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,680 per week

Certification Details BLS ACLS NIHSS Job Details A large system in Nebraska/Iowa are looking for ICU RN's. 12 hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed. 2 years of unit experience. 13 Week contract. Job Requirements 2 years of unit experience. Schedule Information 12 hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed. Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1830, 1830-0630. Weekend Requirements: Every other. Holiday Requirements: Every other or as needed for based on unit needs. Float Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU. Unit Specific Information of Beds: 34 Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old, Neuro surgery, Respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, cancer specific surgeries. Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes- will attend RRTs and Codes Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:18 RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vents Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: No techs- Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring. RNs need to be able to read and interpret. Scrubs Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts Additional Details Department: Med Surg ICU RN Attributes that will make a nurse successful on this unit are the ability ask questions, a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, personable, and positive attitude. Team environment meant to foster high-quality care and work with attendings and student providers (fellows, residents) to collaborate on care. Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.