Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,850 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Kearney, Nebraska. This role involves providing critical patient care in a high-acuity unit with a diverse caseload, including trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, and post-procedural patients. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Kearney, Nebraska


• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) valid certifications required at submission.


• Education/Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience and active license required.


• Schedule: Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.


• Department: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)


• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 for adults


• Common diagnoses/types of patients: Trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, adults sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress.


• Nurse Titration: Yes, required to titrate any cardiac drips, insulin, sedation.


• Additional responsibilities: Monitor and interpret electronic cardiac monitoring systems (brand GE), troubleshoot ventilators (Nasal cannula to vents), and assist with bedside procedures.


• Float Requirements: Typically float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Medical-Surgical units; patient ratios on float units are 1:4 or 1:5.


• Holiday Requirements: Minimum of two holidays during contract timeframe.


• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.


• Orientation: One shift of department-specific orientation.


• RTO (Request for Time Off): Upfront RTO requests of 7 days or less per 13-week contract; additional RTO requests are not approved.


• Additional information: Minimum of 2 holidays that fall within contract time frame. Candidates must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a 90% score to continue. Artificial nails are prohibited, and candidates must adhere to fingernail policy.


• Shift Notes: Night shifts, 12 hours, with possible self-scheduling for core staff and traveler assignments. Block scheduling is not guaranteed.


• Cancelation Policy: The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.


• Charting System: EPIC.


• Bed Capacity: 33 beds, average daily census of 16.

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 #1266807. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus