RN (Registered Nurse)

<p><strong>RN Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>RN - ICU</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM<br>• Maintain 1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratios for adult patients<br>• Care for 33-bed ICU unit with average daily census of 16 patients<br>• Treat patients with trauma, cardiac conditions, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress<br>• Required to titrate drips including cardiac medications, insulin, and sedation<br>• Must be able to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips<br>• Float to PCU and occasionally Med-Surg units maintaining typical ratios (1:4 or 1:5)<br>• Work every other weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)<br>• Minimum requirement of 2 holidays during contract timeframe<br>• Complete 1 shift of unit-specific orientation<br>• Pass mandatory open-book skills exam on Wednesdays during orientation with 90% score required<br>• Must respond within 30 minutes if called back from on-call status<br>• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS<br>• Driver&#39;s license required at submittal<br>• Must be located outside 50-mile radius of facility<br>• Artificial nails prohibited - contract termination for refusal to remove<br>• Chart in EPIC system<br>• RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract)</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This healthcare facility operates a 33-bed intensive care unit providing critical care services to the community. The facility is a Level 2 trauma center offering comprehensive acute care services with modern monitoring equipment and telemetry capabilities. The ICU is supported by respiratory therapy services, healthcare support technicians, and nurse aides to ensure optimal patient care delivery in a collaborative environment.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Kearney, NE</p><p>Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with affordable living costs and a strong sense of community. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities including nearby state parks, lakes, and the famous Sandhill Crane migration viewing, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in a friendly Midwestern setting.</p>