RN - 19378849

Bergan Mercy • Omaha, NE

20d

About The Position

An exciting opportunity for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced Trauma Intensive Care Unit. The role focuses on providing high-quality care to critically ill patients through excellence and teamwork. The 18-bed unit cares for patients with various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1–2 in the ICU and 1:4 in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The position includes night shifts of 12 hours, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend work is required: four weekend shifts per six-week schedule period. The nurse may be required to float to other inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU. The dress code is navy blue scrubs, and orientation consists of two unit-specific shifts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a critical nursing role.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Current RN license.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Adaptability and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and coordinate care plans for critically ill patients.
• Titrate intravenous medications, including vasopressors, paralysis agents, narcotics, and sedation.
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment, from nasal cannulas to ventilators.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips.

What This Job Offers

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