Travel ICU RN - $2,290 per week

American Traveler 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: 09/14/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 14, 2026 Length: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment at a Level 2 trauma facility, requiring NE or compact RN licensure and drip titration experience. Details ICU setting within an acute care hospital with Level 2 trauma designation 33-bed unit with an average daily census of 16 Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adults Common diagnoses include trauma, cardiac conditions, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent and pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress RNs required to titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation Nurse aides available based on census for 1:1 sitting or floor assistance, with a Healthcare Support Tech onsite M-F 0800-1630 RNs manage RT equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators, troubleshooting as needed 12-hour night shifts scheduled 1830-0630 Self-scheduling used for core staff with travelers added in; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed unless weekends only Cardiac monitoring/telemetry required, including reading, interpreting, and documenting strips; GE monitors used with tele tech oversight Floating required, typically to PCU and occasionally MedSurg, at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) Minimum of 2 holidays required to be covered if they fall within the contract timeframe If placed on call, must be able to arrive within 30 minutes EPIC EMR used Requirements Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (active, pending not accepted) Acute care hospital ICU experience required Experience titrating cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips required Ability to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips required Driver's license required at time of consideration to confirm permanent residence 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility Additional Information Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination RNs must pass an open-book, pass/fail exam on Wednesdays during orientation, requiring a 90% score to continue in the assignment One shift of unit-specific orientation provided Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments Scheduling duos requesting the same schedule or sharing a car will not be accommodated American Traveler Job ID P-743749. 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: Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.