Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,200 to $2,400 per week in Kearney, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Kearney, NE
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,200 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Kearney, NE

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM; primarily nights with every-other-weekend requirement and minimum holiday coverage (minimum 2 holidays during the 13-week contract); guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate critical care to adult patients in a 33-bed ICU (typical ratios 1:2-3)
• Titrate and manage IV drips (cardiac drips, insulin, sedation) safely and according to protocols
• Continuously monitor, interpret and document telemetry strips using GE monitoring and chart findings in EPIC
• Troubleshoot ventilators and respiratory support (nasal cannula up to vents) and collaborate with RTs for complex respiratory needs
• Respond quickly to patient callbacks (30-minute return requirement if called back) and participate in unit emergency responses
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, RTs, techs, aides) to develop and execute patient-focused care plans
• Support unit flow by floating to PCU/MedSurg when needed while maintaining appropriate ratios
• Complete required orientation and competency assessments (open-book skills exam during orientation — 90% required)

Knowledge & Skills

• ICU nursing fundamentals and critical thinking in high-acuity settings
• IV drip titration and safe management of cardiac, insulin and sedation drips
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation with experience documenting in EPIC
• Vent troubleshooting and familiarity with High Flow/CPAP/BiPAP therapies
• Trauma, cardiac, stroke and sepsis care principles
• Sedation management and experience with insulin drips
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and patient/family education skills

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience (as specified)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS certification required
• Comfortable with 12-hour night shifts and rotating schedules
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (used to verify radius eligibility)
• Willingness to comply with facility policies (for example: no artificial nails in patient-care areas) and pass required orientation assessments

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to keep you comfortable between shifts
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to protect you and your family
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and other long-term benefits
• Paid time off so you can recharge when you need it
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help a teammate, earn rewards
• Travel reimbursement and licensure credential support for out-of-area clinicians
• A supportive team and leadership that notices great work and values your expertise

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