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Shift: Days, 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 travel contract at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.
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Acute care ICU setting at a Level II Trauma facility with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16
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Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 for adults
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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 is used with tele tech oversight
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Respiratory support ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
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Epic EMR is used in this position
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12-hour day shifts, 0630–1830
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Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
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Float requirement to PCU and occasionally Med/Surg at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
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Minimum of 2 holidays that fall within the contract period are required
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If placed on call, a 30-minute callback response time is required
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13-week contract
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Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
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Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Valid driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence is at least 50 miles from the facility)
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2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Candidates may not be currently or recently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
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Nurse aides are available based on census and may provide 1:1 sitting or floor assistance; a Healthcare Support Tech is available 3 days per week (Mon–Fri), 0800–1630
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Self-scheduling is available for core staff; travelers are added into the schedule — block scheduling is not approved unless weekends only
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Unit-specific orientation consists of 1 shift; a pass/fail open-book exam is administered on Wednesdays during orientation and requires a minimum score of 90% to pass
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Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
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RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
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Blue scrubs or facility dress code requirements may apply — confirm with your recruiter
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BSN is not required for this position
