Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,275 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse position is located in Kearney, Nebraska. This role involves providing specialized care in a 33-bed ICU environment, managing adult trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress patients. The nurse will deliver patient-focused care, including titrating cardiac drips and managing ventilators, within a fast-paced, acute care setting.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS are required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience.
• Qualifications: Valid nursing license, must have a minimum of 2 years' experience, and relevant certifications.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes include a radius rule of 50 miles and a drivers license requirement to enforce geographic eligibility.
  • Unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adults.
  • Common diagnoses involve trauma, cardiac cases, substance abuse, sepsis, vascular, and respiratory issues.
  • RNs are required to titrate various drips, including cardiac, insulin, and sedation.
  • Nurse aides and healthcare support technicians assist on the floor based on census volume.
  • Telemetry monitoring with GE brand monitors is a critical part of duties.
  • Floating to PCU or Medical-Surgical units may be required; patient ratios are typically 1:4 or 1:5.
  • Self-scheduling is available for core staff, with restrictions on block schedules and duos sharing schedules.
  • Holidays: Minimum of two within the contract period; every other weekend requirement.
  • One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided; additional RTO requests beyond seven days are generally not approved.
  • The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment.
  • Charting system: EPIC.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with the organization 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 #1286262. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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