Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,239 per week in Kearney, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Kearney, NE
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,239 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Basic Life Support (BLS) - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Description: The unit has a capacity of 33 beds with an average daily census of 16. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2-3 for adult patients. Common patient diagnoses include trauma, cardiac issues, substance abuse, sepsis, and respiratory distress. Registered Nurses are required to titrate drips, including cardiac drips and insulin. Nurse Aides are available based on census and may assist as needed. Registered Nurses will need to troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment such as vents and BiPAP. Self-scheduling is allowed for core staff, and travelers are added into the schedule. Floating to other units may occur, typically to a progressive care unit or medical-surgical unit, with similar patient ratios. Minimum holiday requirements are two holidays within the contract time frame. Weekend requirements entail working every other weekend. Monthly charts will be documented using the EPIC charting system. RNs will read and interpret telemetry strips, with oversight provided by a telemetry technician.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam