Travel ICU RN - $2,167 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: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The RN will provide high-quality care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit, demonstrating expertise in critical care nursing and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU. Monitor and assess patient conditions, including vital signs and performing necessary interventions. Titrate medications including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation as per patient needs. Utilize advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow devices. Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitoring strips and telemetry data. Work closely with Nurse Aides and Healthcare Support Technicians based on patient care requirements. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate on care planning. Adhere to safety protocols, including strict adherence to fingernail policies and infection control practices. Fulfill weekend and holiday staffing requirements as outlined in the scheduling policies. Qualifications Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of employment. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an ICU or similar high-acuity setting. Certifications required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Work Environment The ICU unit consists of 33 beds with an average daily census of 16 patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is maintained at 1:2-3, ensuring optimal care and attention to each patient. Self-scheduling options are available for core staff, with consideration for traveler scheduling requests. Orientation includes one shift of unit-specific training. Additional Information RNs are expected to float to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and occasionally MedSurg, maintaining similar patient ratios. Weekend requirements include every other weekend. Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; additional RTO requests may not be approved. We look forward to welcoming a skilled ICU RN to our dedicated healthcare team. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19331795. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00 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.