Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,245 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: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Nebraska. This role involves providing specialized patient care within a 33-bed unit that manages trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress patients. The RN will be responsible for titrating critical drips, interpreting monitors, and collaborating with healthcare support staff to deliver quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts are arranged on a self-scheduling basis for core staff, with travelers added in. Block scheduling is not guaranteed, and requests for only weekend blocks are not approved.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting; certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; experience with ventilator equipment (including nasal cannula to vents).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac drips, insulin, sedation, and working in acute care environments.
• Additional Information:
  • Must have a driver's license, as travel distances are evaluated to ensure candidates are within 50 miles.
  • Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove artificial nails may result in termination.
  • Candidates will undertake a pass/fail skills exam during orientation, with a 90% pass requirement.
  • RNs may be required to manage and troubleshoot respiratory devices, including ventilators, with oversight from telemetry techs.
  • The facility utilizes the EPIC charting system.
  • Upfront RTO requests of 7 days or less are accepted; additional RTO requests will not be approved.
  • The shift includes a minimum of two holiday shifts within the contract period.

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 #1296182. 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