Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,115 per week

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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This opportunity is for an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse in a healthcare facility located in Kearney, Nebraska. The role involves providing specialized patient care in a 12-hour night shift setting, managing critically ill adult patients with a variety of diagnoses including trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The position entails collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to hospital protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, averaging 48 hours per week.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) are required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant ICU experience.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN (Registered Nurse) license, Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) preferred, at least 2 years of ICU experience, current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, and a valid driver's license.
• Additional Information:
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2-3 for adults.
  • Staff will be responsible for titrating cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation as needed.
  • Nursing staff will assist with equipment troubleshooting related to ventilators and oxygen devices such as nasal cannulas, vent, Cpap, BiPap, and High Flow systems.
  • Self-scheduling is permitted for core staff but not guaranteed for block scheduling; travelers may be added to the schedule.
  • Monitors are GE brand, and staff are required to read and interpret strips.
  • Floating to PCU and occasionally Medical-Surgical units may be required, with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 on these units.
  • Weekend work is required every other weekend, with a minimum of two holidays falling within the contract period.
  • Orientation consists of one day of unit-specific training.
  • Prior notice of RTO (Request for Time Off) is limited to 7 days or less before the start of the contract.
  • Up to four shifts per 13-week assignment may be canceled by the hospital.
  • The charting system used is EPIC.
  • No BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree is required but may be preferred.

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 #1299452. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus