Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Arterial Lines, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Code Blue, Critical Care, Driver's License, Emergency Nursing, Hospital, ICP, Intensive Care, Kidney Disease, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neurosurgery, Nursing, Oncology, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Pumps, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), Registered Nurse (RN), Schedule Development, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telemetry, Titration, Vasoconstrictor, Ventilator
Location: Omaha, NE 68124
Pay: $2,600/week
Shift: 12-hour Days (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Radius Rule: 50 miles (Driver’s License required at submission)
Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled MS/ICU RN to join a high-acuity, fast-paced unit at a leading tertiary care hospital in Omaha, NE. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg levels, requiring strong critical thinking and adaptability.
⚠️ Important Requirements- Artificial nails are strictly prohibited (non-compliance may result in contract termination)
- Must pass a 90% score on an open-book exam during orientation (Pass/Fail)
Required Certifications- BLS – Required
- ACLS – Required
- NIHSS – Required
Unit Details- Total Beds: 34
- Patient Population: Adults & Pediatrics (15+ years)
- Ratios:
- ICU: 1:1–2
- PCU: 1:4–5
- Med-Surg: 1:5–6
Common Diagnoses & Cases- Respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis
- Stroke & neuro surgical patients
- Cardiogenic shock (Impella, balloon pump)
- Renal failure (CRRT)
- GI bleeds, general surgery cases
- Oncology-related surgeries
- Psych/overdose patients
Key Responsibilities- Manage critically ill patients across acuity levels
- Titrate drips (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, narcotics)
- Interpret telemetry (no monitor techs – RN reads strips)
- Assist with advanced monitoring:
- CVPs, A-lines, Swan-Ganz
- ICP monitoring
- Work with respiratory equipment (NC to ventilators)
- Collaborate during RRTs and Code Blue events
Equipment & Technology- Telemetry: Draeger monitoring system
- Advanced tools:
- EV-1000
- Zoll Thermoguard (hypothermia protocol)
- Belmont rapid transfuser
Support & Staffing- Charge Nurse available (responds to codes/RRTs)
- Patient Care Techs: 1:18 ratio
- Collaborative team including attendings, residents, and fellows
Scheduling & Requirements- Manager-created schedule (no self-scheduling)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other
- Holiday Requirement: 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed
- Floating: Required to all inpatient units (excluding Maternity/NICU)
Orientation- 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
Work Environment- High-volume, fast-paced tertiary care center
- Strong team-oriented culture
- Ideal candidate is:
- Adaptable
- Team player
- Strong critical thinker
- Willing to learn and ask questions
✨ If you're an experienced ICU RN ready to thrive in a high-acuity environment with strong team support—apply today!
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United Health Care Staffing, Inc.