Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,285 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Kearney, Nebraska. The role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients with diverse diagnoses, including trauma, cardiac issues, overdoses, sepsis, and respiratory distress. Candidates must hold valid licenses and certifications and are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift Type: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM and 06:30 PM - 06:30 AM; Minimum hours per week: 36
• Required Qualifications: Valid license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), minimum of two years of ICU experience, EMR experience with EPIC, drivers license required at submittal
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Typically PCU, occasionally Medical-Surgicalwill take the same patient ratio (1:4 or 1:5)
• Additional Information: Minimum of two holidays that fall within the contract time frame.
• Certification and experience requirements align with clinical standards for ICU care, including titration of cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation as needed.

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 #1262673. 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 bonus