RN - 19487389

CHI Health Good Samaritan • Kearney, NE

3d

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse provides high-quality care to patients in a 33-bed intensive care unit with an average daily census of 16. Patients may have trauma, cardiac issues, substance abuse, and other critical health conditions. The role includes administering medications and monitoring responses, including titrating cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips. Nurses use and troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula, and interpret and document telemetry strips using GE monitors with tele tech oversight.

The nurse provides compassionate care in a safe and supportive environment for patients and families, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans, and participates in departmental orientation and training. One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided, including a pass/fail open-book skills exam; a score of at least 90% is required. Floating may occur to PCU or MedSurg units, maintaining similar patient ratios. Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas. RTO must be provided upfront, and additional requests are limited.

Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to work every other weekend.
• Work at least two holiday shifts during the contract period.
• No artificial nails in patient care areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an ICU or critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including titration of cardiac medication, insulin, and sedation drips.
• Use and troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula.
• Interpret and document telemetry strips using GE monitors, with tele tech oversight.
• Provide compassionate care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in departmental orientation and training sessions.
• Complete the unit-specific orientation and pass the open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90%.
• Float to PCU or MedSurg units as needed, maintaining similar patient ratios.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed