Travel Trauma ICU Registered Nurse - $2,320 per week
American Traveler, Omaha, NE, United States
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Trauma ICU
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/25/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, days
Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: May 25, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Details
13-week contract in an 18-bed Trauma ICU within an acute care hospital setting, the only Level 1 trauma center in the system
Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients 15+ years old presenting with various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest — with a high volume of transfers and ED admits
Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1–2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU
Specialized equipment includes CVPs, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard (hypothermia protocol), and Belmont rapid transfuser — training available for some devices
RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilators
Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry; RNs are required to independently read and interpret cardiac strips
Charting is done in Epic
12-hour day shifts, 0630–1830
Self-scheduling available, managed by the manager based on unit needs
4 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period
Floating required to inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
Requirements
Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as verified by a valid driver's license
A driver's license is required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
No active or recent direct employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
Additional Information
Fast-paced unit caring for critically ill patients; critical thinking, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork are key to success in this role
A charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment
Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit at a 1:18 ratio
Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result to contract termination
Navy blue scrubs are required
Manager interview required for this position
RTO must be declared upfront; a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract will be considered, and additional RTO will not be approved
First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Job ID and Pay Package
American Traveler Job ID #P-700136. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Trauma ICU
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Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Trauma ICU
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/25/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, days
Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: May 25, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Details
13-week contract in an 18-bed Trauma ICU within an acute care hospital setting, the only Level 1 trauma center in the system
Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients 15+ years old presenting with various trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest — with a high volume of transfers and ED admits
Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1–2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU
Specialized equipment includes CVPs, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard (hypothermia protocol), and Belmont rapid transfuser — training available for some devices
RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilators
Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry; RNs are required to independently read and interpret cardiac strips
Charting is done in Epic
12-hour day shifts, 0630–1830
Self-scheduling available, managed by the manager based on unit needs
4 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period
Floating required to inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
Requirements
Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as verified by a valid driver's license
A driver's license is required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
No active or recent direct employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
Additional Information
Fast-paced unit caring for critically ill patients; critical thinking, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork are key to success in this role
A charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment
Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit at a 1:18 ratio
Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result to contract termination
Navy blue scrubs are required
Manager interview required for this position
RTO must be declared upfront; a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract will be considered, and additional RTO will not be approved
First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Job ID and Pay Package
American Traveler Job ID #P-700136. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Trauma ICU
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