Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Kearney, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Kearney, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Kearney, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (1800–0630) | Onsite | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts | May require up to 2 additional shifts per 6-week period | Weekend commitment typically 2 weekends (Saturday & Sunday) per month | Holiday requirement: 1 major & 1 minor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed ICU setting with a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including open heart post-op, CHF, COPD, overdose, sepsis, CVAs with TPA, DKA, and stroke (TeleStroke program)
• Care for adult patients and pediatric patients under the age of 8 admitted to the ICU, including those requiring ICU-level care
• Operate and monitor advanced cardiac and renal support devices including IABP, Impella, and CRRT
• Provide post-operative care for Day 2/Day 3 CABG patients
• Float to PCU and Med Surg units as needed based on census; travelers are first to float
• Adhere to unit scheduling expectations including weekend shifts, holiday coverage, and punctuality requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, including cardiac experience
• Experience with IABP, Impella, CRRT, and Day 2/Day 3 post-op CABG care
• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications
• Active Nebraska RN license or valid compact RN license in good standing
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Willingness and ability to float to PCU and Med Surg as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Pediatric nursing experience (highly preferred given patient population requirements)
• Experience with neurological patient populations and stroke care protocols

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-oriented ICU environment known for strong teamwork and staff support
• Gain exposure to a diverse, high-acuity patient population including complex cardiac, neurological, and critical care cases