Travel ICU RN - $2,176 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position is for an ICU Registered Nurse who will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to critically ill patients. The role includes monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift Information

• Shift: Nights
• Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care for patients with complex medical conditions including but not limited to COPD, pneumonia, CVA, TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF, STEMI, and neuro conditions.
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with adjustments based on patient downgrades to a ratio of 1:5 for medical patients and 1:4 for PCU patients.
• Titrate medications including vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, IV antibiotics, and sedatives as necessary.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Complete a pass/fail exam during orientation, requiring a minimum score of 90% to continue in the position.
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and training during the first week.
• Float to PCU and medical floors as needed.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care or intensive care settings is preferred.
• Active and valid RN license required.
• Driver's license required for verification of residence outside of a specified radius.

Work Environment

• Department: ICU
• Available equipment includes vents, BiPAPs, and related respiratory therapy tools.
• Support staff includes nurse aides/patient care techs, with specific support ratios based on patient census.
• Critical care coverage by hospitalist or intensivist available 24/7, including E-ICU staffed with nursing and advanced practice providers.
• Standard dress code includes navy blue scrubs.

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekend requirements: Every other weekend.
• Holiday requirements: Variable, based on department needs.
• Shift hours include 0630-1900 and 1830-0700.
• RTO (Request Time Off) should be communicated upfront with limited options for additional requests during the contract period.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19215387. 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: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.