Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,240 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position located at a healthcare facility. The role involves providing patient care in a high-acuity setting, managing critically ill adult patients with conditions such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The position requires adherence to hospital protocols, including advanced certifications and clinical skills management.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, with a schedule from 09/28/2026 to 01/18/2027, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Certifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
• Required Qualifications: Licensure to submit; a minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience in intensive care nursing; high school diploma or equivalent; location requirements; valid drivers license, and current certifications are necessary.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilator management, titrating drips such as cardiac, insulin, and sedation; familiarity with Epic electronic charting system; and ability to interpret cardiac strips.
• Schedule: Self-scheduling allowed for core staff; travelers added to the rotation. Shifts are from 06:30 to 18:30 or 18:30 to 06:30.
• Responsibilities: Management of adult critically ill patients, including titrating drips, troubleshooting ventilator equipment, monitoring and interpreting telemetry, and responding to emergency patient needs.
• Additional Information: Candidates may be required to work holidays; every other weekend; one shift of specific unit orientation; RTO requests limited to 7 days or less upfront. Floating to PCU or Medical-Surgical units may occur, maintaining patient ratios of approximately 1:2-3 on the ICU and 1:4-5 on float units.

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 #1314348. 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: 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