Travel ICU RN - $2,167 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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We are currently seeking dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. This role is vital to the care and treatment of critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

The ICU RN will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with complex health issues, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care for trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, including reading and interpreting cardiac strips.
• Titrate drips for cardiac medications, insulin, and sedation as per medical directives.
• Facilitate efficient communication among healthcare team members and assist with patient education.
• Coordinate with nurse aides and healthcare support technicians as needed.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including infection control protocols.

Shift and Schedule

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Minimum of two holidays within the contract timeframe

Qualifications

• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be compliant with the radius requirement of 50 miles.
• Must pass a mandatory skills exam during orientation, with a required score of 90% to remain employed.
• Proficiency in the use of monitoring equipment and an understanding of ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and other respiratory support devices.

Orientation

• One shift of department-specific orientation will be provided.
• Self-scheduling is allowed for core staff, with travelers added as needed; block scheduling is limited to weekends only.

Additional Information

In order to maintain a safe and professional working environment, artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments. Compliance with all policies is required to avoid contract termination.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in patient care, we invite you to apply to join our dynamic dedicated team.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19377663. 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: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00

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