Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,689 per week at Health Creighton University Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68197
About the Job
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification required.
Certification 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 Details
- 2 years of unit experience.
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification required.
Job Requirements
- 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.
Schedule 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.
Unit Specific Information
- 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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