Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,400 to $2,600 per week in Kearney, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Kearney, NE
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,400 to $2,600 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 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!

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location:  Kearney, NE

Start Date:  05-11-2026

End Date:  08-10-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Rotating 12-hour shifts: 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM (days) and 06:30 PM - 06:30 AM (nights). Schedule includes all days of the week with an every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday & Sunday) and holiday coverage (minimum 2 holidays during the contract). Typical guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week.

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing for adult ICU patients, maintaining 1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Titrate and manage cardiac drips, insulin, sedation and other titratable medications safely and per protocol
• Interpret and document telemetry/monitor strips accurately and collaborate with tele techs
• Troubleshoot basic ventilator/respiratory device issues and escalate to RTs as needed
• Use EPIC to document care, communicate with the care team, and ensure accurate patient records
• Deliver compassionate care for a broad case mix including trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, renal and respiratory cases
• Participate in required orientation, competency assessments and an open-book pass/fail exam during onboarding
• Respond to call-backs within required timeframes and adhere to facility policies (including fingernail/artificial nail standards)

Education

• Active RN license (ADN or BSN acceptable); BSN preferred but not explicitly required

Knowledge & Skills

• Adult critical care nursing and ICU best practices
• Telemetry/strip interpretation and familiarity with GE monitor systems
• Titration of cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation medications
• Ventilator/basic respiratory troubleshooting and working knowledge of RT collaboration
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Management of trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, renal failure and heart failure patients
• Effective documentation, communication and teamwork in an acute care environment

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 RN license in good standing (able to submit license at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care/ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills and experience with titration of drips
• Comfortable with 12-hour shifts and rotating schedules, including every-other weekend
• Driver's license required at submittal (radius rule applies)
• Ability to complete required orientation and pass the orientation competency exam (90% pass threshold)

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — friendly coworkers and experienced preceptors in a busy ICU
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid orientation with dedicated unit-specific training (including 1 shift of unit orientation)
• Access to EPIC charting and strong clinical support (telemetry techs, RTs, nurse aides)
• Opportunities to sharpen critical-care skills — titrating drips, ventilator troubleshooting, telemetry interpretation
• A workplace that emphasizes safety and professional standards (clear clinical policies and expectations)
• Flexible self-scheduling for core staff with traveler integration
• A chance to grow your resume with trauma, stroke, cardiac and complex critical care exposure

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