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CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,856 per week

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197


Certification Details

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification required.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.BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification required.Schedule Information

12 hour shifts.36 hours guaranteed.Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1830, 1830-0630 / manager will make schedule based on unit needs.Weekend Requirements: Every other.Holiday Requirements: Every other or as needed for based on unit needs.Unit Specific Information

# of Beds: 34.Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU.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.Floating Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU.Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue.How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts.Additional Details

Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old.Fast paced unit with volume flexes.Attributes that will make a nurse successful on this unit are the ability to ask questions, have a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, and be personable.