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CommonSpirit Health

RN ICU Trauma

CommonSpirit Health, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Job Summary and Responsibilities As an ICU Nurse at CHI Health, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life‑threatening disease.

Each shift begins with a patient report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll continue to provide whatever care or procedures are required throughout the shift. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, transporting the patient for an MRI or CT, or administering medications. To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients, remain focused and attentive, and advocate for their best interests. It is your sound judgement during an emergency and rapid response that puts you on the radar for advancement.

Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort

Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families

Guide and direct healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients

Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilize safeguards such as the IV pump drug library and monitor alarms when necessary

Initiate emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protection of patient from further injury)

Assist with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

Job Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 5 months of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 5 months of hire

Where You'll Work At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient‑centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range $36.00 - $52.20 per hour

Omaha, NE

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