RN - 19376354

Bergan Mercy • Omaha, NE

6d

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse works in the MS ICU 3N/3S, a fast-paced intensive care unit at a primary tertiary hospital where patient volume may fluctuate. The unit cares for adult and pediatric patients over age 15 with conditions and procedures including neurosurgeries, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, and cancer-specific surgeries. Success in this collaborative, team-oriented environment requires strong critical thinking, a willingness to help others, and a positive attitude.

The role involves 12-hour night shifts, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Nurses work collaboratively with attending and student providers, including fellows and residents. Two shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided. Nurses must pass a required orientation exam with a score of at least 90% to continue in the role. Navy blue scrubs are required, and artificial nails are prohibited. Nurses may be asked to float to inpatient units other than maternity and NICU.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU experience.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Pass the required pass/fail orientation exam with a score of at least 90%.
• Adhere to the fingernail policy; artificial nails are prohibited.
• Wear navy blue scrubs.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult and pediatric patients over 15 years old in the ICU.
• Care for patients with diagnoses and procedures such as neurosurgeries, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, and cancer-specific surgeries.
• Titrate vasopressor, paralytic, narcotic, sedation, and antiarrhythmic drips.
• Collaborate with attending and student providers, including fellows and residents.
• Operate respiratory devices, including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment.
• Read and interpret personal telemetry strips using the unit’s Draeger heart monitoring and centralized telemetry system.
• Work scheduled weekends every other weekend and major holidays as required by unit needs.
• Float to inpatient units as required, excluding maternity and NICU.

What This Job Offers

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