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

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Kearney, Nebraska, 68845!

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

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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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