United Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Trauma Level
1
Charting System
EPIC
Unit Notes
AUTO OFFER
Department: Trauma ICU
Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- # of Beds: 18
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old. Various Trauma injuries (only level 1 trauma center for the system, take in a lot of transfers and/or ED admits), Sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, cardiac arrest. CVPs, IABP and Impella-core staff will take if no exp; Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring- all can train real time. Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, Bell Mont rapid transfuse
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:18
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vents
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: No techs- Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring. RNs need to be able to read and interpret
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0, 1 self-scheduling, managed by manager based on unit needs
- Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
- Floating Requirements: All over to the inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts
- Additional Notes: Fast paced unit with critically ill patients. Attributes that help a nurse be successful on this unit include critical thinking skills, personable, positive attitude, team player.
United Staffing Solutions Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About United Staffing Solutions
United Staffing Solutions, Inc. (USS) is one of the largest privately-owned
business in America, with 4 divisions and staffing in over 4,000 job
categories. USS offers a complete portfolio of personnel solutions to small,
mid-sized and large organizations through the tri-state region.
- Specializes in staffing and recruitment for various industries, including
Travel Healthcare, Education, Light Industrial, IT, Security and
Administrative Roles.
- Comprehensive services for workforce solutions, including temporary,
permanent and contract staffing
- Expertise in diverse talent sourcing and matching skilled candidates with
appropriate roles.
- Strong knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
