RN - 19462847

Bergan Mercy • Omaha, NE

6d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a dynamic team in a 34-bed intensive care unit. The unit cares for patients with complex conditions, including neurological surgery and interventions, respiratory failure and ARDS, sepsis and MODS, stroke and cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, and oncology-related procedures and complications. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1–2 in the ICU, 1:4–5 in the PCU, and 1:5–6 in medical-surgical units.

The role involves administering and titrating medications, assessing and monitoring patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, performing critical-care procedures, and interpreting telemetry. Nurses work 12-hour shifts for 36 guaranteed hours per week, including every other weekend; holiday requirements may apply. Two shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided. Successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, a positive attitude, and a willingness to collaborate with team members, attendings, and students in a supportive tertiary-care setting.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current NIHSS certification.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Strong critical-thinking abilities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with team members, attendings, and students.

Responsibilities

• Administer and titrate medications, including vasopressors, paralytics, and sedation.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and monitor patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care.
• Perform procedures such as ICP monitoring, CVP insertion, and rapid transfusions.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips using Draeger heart monitoring systems.

What This Job Offers

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