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Travel RN - ICU
Job in
Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, 68847, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
American Traveler
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Nursing
ICU Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour day shift assignment requiring an active NE or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience.
Requirements- Active NE or Compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- BSN not required for this position
- Must be able to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
- Experience with EPIC EMR
- Driver's license required to confirm permanent residence
- Acute care ICU setting within a Level 2 trauma hospital
- 33-bed unit with an average daily census of 16
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adult patients
- Cares for adult patients with trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent and pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular conditions, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
- RNs are required to titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
- Manages respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannula to ventilators, troubleshooting as needed
- Cardiac monitoring/telemetry required, including reading, interpreting, and documenting strips (GE monitors, with tele tech oversight)
- Nurse aides and a Healthcare Support Tech (M-F, ) provide support based on census
- 12-hour day shifts scheduled
- Self-scheduling available for core staff; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed for travelers
- Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
- Floating required, typically to PCU and occasionally Med Surg, at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
- Minimum of 2 holidays worked if falling within the contract timeframe
- One shift of unit/department-specific orientation provided
- Uses EPIC EMR
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU environment managing complex adult cases
- Collaborate with nurse aides and healthcare support techs for patient care assistance based on census needs
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
- Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any Common Spirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
- RNs must pass a pass/fail, open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
- On-call staff must be able to arrive within 30 minutes if called back in
- Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after submission
- Block scheduling only considered for weekends
- First-time travelers may be considered for this role
- 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
Job : P-747172
Open Positions: 2
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