Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,254 per week

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week ICU travel contract at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska, working 12-hour night shifts with a 50-mile radius requirement.

Details

• Acute care ICU setting at a Level II Trauma facility
• 33-bed ICU unit with an average daily census of 16 patients
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, overdose/substance abuse, post-stent, pacemaker placement, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adult patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• RNs must read, interpret, and document telemetry strips; GE monitors are used with tele tech oversight
• Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Floating may occur to PCU (1:4 ratio) or occasionally Med/Surg (1:5 ratio)
• On-call response time is 30 minutes if called back in after being placed on call
• Nurse aides are available based on census; Healthcare Support Tech available 3 days per week (M–F, 0800–1630)

Requirements

• Active NE RN license or Compact (NLC) license currently in hand — pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Active driver's license required for consideration, used to verify residence is at least 50 miles from the facility
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates may not be currently or recently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1 shift
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on Wednesdays during orientation; a score of 90% or higher is required to pass — failure may result to contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them may result in contract termination
• Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period are required
• RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Block scheduling is not available except for weekends only
• Self-scheduling applies to core staff; travelers are added to the schedule after core staff

American Traveler Job ID #P-731300. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.