Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,896 per week

Company: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - B
Location: Omaha
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

• 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.

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