Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,240 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: 09/14/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The organization is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse for a night shift position. This role involves caring for adult patients with diverse conditions including trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent recovery, stroke, and other vascular or respiratory cases. The role requires the ability to titrate cardiac and other critical drips and to interpret and document monitor strips as part of a multidisciplinary team. Job Details: Shift: Nights, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, minimum of 2 years ICU experience, location requirements, and ability to work night shifts Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilators (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.), prior ICU experience in similar patient populations Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU; manage titratable cardiac drips, insulin, sedation, and troubleshoot ventilator equipment; interpret cardiorespiratory monitors; collaborate with healthcare support staff and nurse aides as needed; complete required documentation in EPIC system. Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with self-scheduling options for core staff. Weekends are every other, with a minimum of two holidays falling within the contract. One shift of ICU orientation is provided, and RNs must give upfront RTO requests of 7 days or less per 13-week contract. 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 1306831. 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: 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 bonus