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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level II Trauma acute care hospital in Nebraska, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.
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Level II Trauma acute care hospital ICU setting with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16
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Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, overdose/substance abuse, post-stent, pacemaker placement, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adult patients
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RNs are required to titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
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RNs are required to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips; GE monitor brand used with tele tech oversight
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Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator
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Charting via Epic EMR
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12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
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Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
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Floating may be required to PCU or occasionally Med/Surg at ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
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If placed on call and called back in, candidate must be able to arrive within 30 minutes
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Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
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Epic EMR experience applicable to this role
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Must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility — driver's license is used to verify permanent address
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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Candidates may not currently be employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity — those who worked PRN through outside firms will be considered
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RNs are supported by nurse aides based on census, who assist with 1:1 observation or floor support, and a Healthcare Support Tech available 3 days per week (Mon–Fri, 0800–1630)
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Travelers are added into the self-scheduling system after core staff schedules are set; block scheduling is not approved unless weekends-only
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One shift of unit/department-specific orientation provided
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Orientation includes a pass/fail open-book exam administered on Wednesdays covering skills learned during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
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Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period are required to be worked
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RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
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Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments — refusal to remove them may result to contract termination
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Local candidates are accepted; eligibility is subject to the 50-mile radius rule
