Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,344 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in North Platte, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Department Overview Unit Type: Mixed Critical Care (ICU / PCU / MedSurg) Total Beds: 32 ‍⚕️ Nurse-to-Patient Ratios ICU: 1:2 PCU: 1:4 MedSurg: 1:5 ⚠️ Note: There may be shifts with no true ICU patients — nurses must be comfortable taking PCU or MedSurg assignments. Patient Population & Common Diagnoses Heavy Cath Lab cases: Coronary angiograms & stenting Peripheral angiograms & stenting Sepsis Neurosurgery patients Drug & alcohol withdrawal COPD CHF ICU Acuity Occasional IABP Occasional Impella (higher acuity usually assigned to core staff) Occasional pediatric patients (assigned to core staff) ✅ Required Certifications ACLS BLS NIHSS Experience Requirements First-time travelers accepted ICU background preferred If no ICU, must have strong PCU experience Must be comfortable: Titrating drips Managing ICU, PCU (1:4), and MedSurg (1:5) assignments Drip Experience Required (Titration Required – YES) ICU Drips: All common critical care drips PCU Drips: Cardizem Insulin Pressors / Inotropes Heparin Lasix Bumex Unit Support Structure Charge Nurse: 1 per shift (takes patients only if necessary) Responds to all codes/rapids House Supervisor: Handles bed placement/control Hospitalist: In-house 24/7 Some PCPs follow patients ❌ No intensivist Support Staff Techs/Aides: 1:8–16 (census dependent) Respiratory Therapy: In ICU 24/7 RT Equipment Available: Vents CPAP BiPAP Heated High Flow (OptiFlow) Telemetry Tele tech located in ICU Monitors: 3rd floor 4th floor Some ER patients RNs must interpret strips during assessments Telemetry system: Phillips ⏰ Scheduling 12-hour shifts: 5:45 AM – 6:00 PM 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM Core staff scheduled first, agency fills gaps Schedule posted in 6-week blocks (2 weeks in advance) Weekend Requirement At least every other weekend (often most weekends) Holiday Requirement As needed (travelers typically included) Call Requirement None Floating No floating outside of this mixed unit Scrubs Royal Blue Orientation Week 1: Hospital orientation (M–F) EPIC training Basic skills Manager expectations Unit-specific: 2 shifts Radius Rule Cannot reside in North Platte About Malone Healthcare - Nursing With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings. Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Life insurance