Travel ICU RN - $2,128 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 18 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and dedicated ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on critically ill patients and providing advanced nursing interventions. Responsibilities Deliver patient care in accordance with established protocols and standards. Monitor patient conditions and responses to treatments and medications. Administer medications and intravenous (IV) therapies as prescribed. Titrate drips as necessary, including cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Participate in ongoing patient assessments and documentation in the electronic health record (EPIC). Interpret and document telemetry strips, ensuring accurate communication of patient status. Assist in the management of various respiratory therapies and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Support the training and supervision of nurse aides and other support staff. Qualifications Current RN license required for submission. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required. Experience in an ICU setting preferred but not mandatory. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Work Environment The ICU has 33 beds with an average daily census of 16 patients. Nurse-patient ratios are typically 1:2-3 for adults. The department handles a variety of cases, including trauma, cardiac conditions, substance abuse, sepsis, post-operative care, and renal failure. Shifts & Scheduling Shifts are 12 hours long, with options for day and night shifts. Self-scheduling available for core staff, with travelers added as needed. Minimum commitment of two holidays required within the contract timeframe. Weekend shifts required every other weekend. Orientation and Training New hires will undergo a one-shift department-specific orientation to familiarize themselves with protocols and procedures. Additional Information Applicants must adhere to the fingernail policy, which prohibits artificial nails in patient care departments. All candidates will be required to complete a pass/fail exam during orientation and must achieve a passing score for continued employment. Location This position is based in the ICU department located in a healthcare facility in the specified region. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19062122. 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.