RN - 19514934

CHI Health Good Samaritan • Kearney, NE

1d

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse provides high-quality care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves managing complex medical situations and caring for patients with varied needs, including trauma, cardiac issues, overdose or substance abuse, sepsis, post-procedural conditions, stroke, vascular or renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The position has 12-hour day shifts and 36 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend coverage is required on Saturdays and Sundays, with availability expected every other weekend. One shift of unit-specific orientation is required. Nurses may float to the Progressive Care Unit or occasionally MedSurg, where the typical patient ratio is 1:4 or 1:5. At least two holidays are required during the contract period. Time-off requests should be submitted upfront and are limited to no more than seven days per 13-week contract; additional requests may not be approved.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts.
• Weekend availability, including every other weekend.
• Complete one shift of unit-specific orientation.
• Work at least two holidays during the contract period.
• Submit time-off requests upfront; no more than 7 days of time off per 13-week contract is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Administer medications and titrate drips, including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation.
• Interpret and document cardiac monitoring strips.
• Assist with respiratory therapy equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare support staff and other team members to provide optimal patient care.
• Float to the Progressive Care Unit or occasionally MedSurg as required.

What This Job Offers

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