Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,275 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Kearney, Nebraska. This role involves providing specialized care to adult patients with complex conditions such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, cardiac device placements, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of orientation.

Job Details:

• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Shift Schedule: Nights, with shifts from 0630-1830 and 1830-0630. Self-scheduling is available for core staff; travel nurses will be added in. Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed.
• Required Qualifications: Active nursing license to submit; minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience; certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting in EPIC system; familiarity with monitor reading and interpretation, specifically GE monitors.
• Additional Information:
  • The unit has a capacity of 33 beds, with an average census of 16 patients.
  • Nurse to patient ratios range from 1:2-3 for adults, with float staff typically covering progressively larger patient loads (1:4 or 1:5).
  • RNs are required to titrate various drips, including cardiac, insulin, and sedation.
  • RNs will troubleshoot respiratory equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, high flow).
  • The department utilizes monitors (GE brand), with teletech oversight.
  • Support staff includes Nurse Aides based on census and Healthcare Support Technicians working three days per week.
  • Must work a minimum of two holidays, which fall within the contract time frame.
  • One shift of department-specific orientation is provided.
  • RTO (Request for Time Off) must be submitted upfront and cannot be approved beyond seven days prior to the start of the 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 #1266826. 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