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: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized care for adult and pediatric patients with complex conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, and renal failure. The role requires collaboration within a fast-paced environment and adherence to unit policies and protocols.
Job Details
Position Description: Provides bedside nursing care in a Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit, directly supporting patient recovery and safety. Responsible for titrating drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics. Works alongside multidisciplinary team members to manage patients with neuro, respiratory, cardiovascular, and surgical needs.
Required Qualifications: Active licensure as a registered nurse, with ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications. Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience. Valid drivers license.
Schedule: Twelve-hour night shifts (1830-0630), minimum 48 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to interpret telemetry strips, experience with ventilators and central lines, and comfort with high-acuity patient care.
Additional Information: Candidates must have recent ICU experience and be willing to float across inpatient units excluding Maternity/NICU. Shift orientation includes two shifts of unit-specific training. RTO (rella time off) must be requested upfront, and the facility can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week contract period.
Benefits
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 #1324202. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Omaha, NE
Skills
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Kidney Diseaseunmatched
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Patient Careunmatched
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