Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is located in Omaha, Nebraska. This fast-paced unit cares for critically ill adult and pediatric patients, including trauma, sepsis, stroke, and respiratory conditions. The role involves managing complex patient needs with a focus on critical thinking, teamwork, and positive attitude in a 12-hour night shift setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications, NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification, drivers license, and certification or experience with adult and pediatric trauma patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma patients, ventilator management (including vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow), and ability to interpret cardiac telemetry.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, with all over to inpatient units excluding Maternity/NICU.
- Additional Information:
- Unit handles adults and children over 15 years old with various trauma injuries, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac events.
- RNs are required to titrate drips such as vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, and sedation medications.
- Equipment includes vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc., with RNs troubleshooting as needed.
- RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips, using Draeger centrally monitored telemetry systems.
- The unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2 for ICU and 1:4 for PCU, with charge nurses assigned each shift.
- Self-scheduling is allowed with managed shifts from 0630-1830 and 1830-0630.
- Four weekend shifts per six-week schedule are required, with mandatory upfront RTO (Request for Time Off) of 7 days or less per 13-week contract.
- Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs.
- Orientation includes two unit-specific shifts.
- This is a trauma level 1 acute care setting with epic charting system.
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 #1296472. 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: 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