Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,220 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: A registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing in Kearney, Nebraska. This role involves providing advanced patient care for critically ill adult patients within a 33-bed intensive care environment. The position requires a focus on trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and other complex medical conditions, with an emphasis on patient titration and monitoring. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Self-scheduling is available for core staff; travelers may be added in. Required Qualifications: Valid licensure to practice as a registered nurse. Certifications including BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). A minimum of 2 years of ICU experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with titrating cardiac drips, insulin, sedation, and troubleshooting ventilators such as nasal cannula to ventilator. Additional Information: Experience with electronic charting (EPIC), interpreting and documenting strips, and working on a level 2 trauma unit is necessary. Floating to PCU or MedSurg units may be required, with patient ratios generally 1:2-3 for adults and 1:4-5 during float assignments. Monitoring includes GE brand telemetry; nurses are expected to read and interpret strips. Responsible for assisting with nasal cannula to vent management. Weekly orientation consists of 1 shift. Upfront RTO (reasons to absence) requests of 7 or fewer days are accepted; additional RTO will not be approved. The facility allows every other weekend work. 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 1299134. 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 bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386