Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse
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:
ASAP - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, days - Employment Type:
Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a NE or compact license and strong critical care skills for a 13-week acute care assignment.
Responsibilities- Work in a 33-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital
- Unit serves adult trauma, cardiac, overdose, sepsis, stroke, post-stent, vascular, renal, heart failure, and respiratory distress patients
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2-3 for adults
- RNs are required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
- RNs must manage respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilator
- Uses Epic EMR, with experience preferred
- RNs read, interpret, and document telemetry strips, monitor brand is GE, with tele tech oversight
- Shifts are 12-hour days,
- Required to work every other weekend
- Floating to PCU and occasionally Med Surg is required, maintaining appropriate ratios
- Minimum of two holidays covered if they fall in the contract
- One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
- RNs are assisted by nurse aides and healthcare support tech as census allows
- Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply will lead to termination
- Pass/fail skills exam is given during orientation and requires a minimum score of 90% to continue
- RTO (requested time off) must be communicated upfront and cannot exceed 7 days during the contract
- Self-scheduling is available for core staff; block scheduling is not guaranteed for travelers
- Radius requirement is 50 miles; applicants must live at least 50 miles from the facility
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Active NE or compact RN license is required and must be in hand at application
- Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience titrating critical care drips and managing advanced respiratory equipment required
- Driver's license required for address verification
- Must provide two references—one supervisor from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
- May not have been employed (full, part-time or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job #P- . 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
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.
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