Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a position located in Kearney, Nebraska. This role involves providing specialized care to adult patients with complex conditions such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent recovery, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. Candidates must bring their nursing license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Shift Schedule: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 2 years of ICU experience, certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Candidates should have experience working with electronic charting in the EPIC system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with patient monitoring and interpretation of monitor strips (GE monitors preferred).
• Schedule: Self-scheduling available for core staff; travelers will be added in. Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed, and schedule sharing or duos are not permitted, except for weekends only if requested.
• Orientation: 1 unit-specific shift prior to assignment.
• Float: Typically to progressive care units (PCU), occasionally medical-surgical units, with patient ratios of approximately 1:4 to 1:5.
• Patient Care: RNs are required to titrate or set rates for cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation. They also troubleshoot respiratory equipment, including vents, Cpap, BiPap, and high-flow devices.
• other Responsibilities: Read and interpret monitor strips, provide patient care for a variety of critically ill adults, and work closely with nurse aides and healthcare support technicians based on census and patient volume.
• Additional Details: RTO requests upfront with seven days or less; no additional RTO will be approved after submission. Minimum holiday requirements include two holidays within the contract timeframe.
• Department: ICU (Intensive Care Unit) with a 33-bed capacity and an average daily census of 16.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country 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 #1262537. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus