Travel Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
4 days ago
Omaha
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 03/02/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Position is in the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within an acute care hospital, • Level 1 Trauma Center with 34 ICU beds, • Adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old, including neurosurgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, renal failure, general surgery, psych/overdose, GI bleeds, and oncology surgical cases, • Nurse to patient ratios are 1:1-2 for ICU, 1:4-5 for PCU, and 1:5-6 for Med Surg, • RNs titrate vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics, • Use of advanced equipment including CRRT, Impella, balloon pump, Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, Bell Mont rapid transfuser, and mechanical ventilation systems, • EMR: Epic, • Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1830-0630), with every other weekend required, • Holiday coverage expected for 2 out of 3 major holidays or as determined by unit needs, • Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU, • Responsibilities include managing complex ICU patients, titrating critical care medications, and utilizing advanced monitoring equipment, • Collaborates with a team-oriented environment including attendings, fellows, residents, and support staff, • Orientation includes two unit-specific shifts and a comprehensive skills assessment, • Support from charge nurses, nurse aids, and patient care techs available, • RTO (requested time off) must be provided up front and is limited to 7 days per 13 week contract, • Scrub color is navy blue, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply\n \n Requirements\n, • Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration, • Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required, • Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required, • Ability to read and interpret EKG/telemetry (Draeger centralized monitoring), • References including one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, • Driver's license required to verify permanent address, must reside at least 50 miles from facility, • Candidates may not be employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility, • Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas, • Pass/fail skills exam during orientation with a required score of 90%\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.