Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking a qualified Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse for a night shift position. This role involves providing advanced patient care within a critical care environment, focusing on trauma, cardiac, stroke, and other acute diagnoses. The ICU nurse will be responsible for monitoring and managing complex patient conditions in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details
Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications are required. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience.
Shift Details: Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Monitoring and interpreting electronic fetal heart monitoring, managing patients with trauma, cardiac conditions, stroke, renal failure, and respiratory distress. RNs are required to titrate various drips, including cardiac, insulin, and sedation. They will assist with nasal cannula and Ventilator troubleshooting.
Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid drivers license, follow hospital nail policies (artificial nails prohibited), and adhere to the facilitys cancellation policies. Self-scheduling is available for core staff, with specific limitations on block scheduling.
Orientation: One shift of unit-specific training is provided before start.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be eligible to submit licenses and certifications as specified.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1326547. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kearney, NE
Skills
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