Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Unit [Location]. This ICU RN position involves providing specialized care in a 33-bed intensive care unit that handles trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, stroke, and other critical adult patients. The role requires clinical expertise in managing complex cases, including titration of cardiac drips and patient monitoring.

• Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Education Requirements:
  
  Valid RN license, minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
• Location Requirements:
  Candidates must meet radius rules and travel requirements as specified
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Schedule:
  
  12-hour shifts, days and nights, 36 hours per week
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, titration of drips (cardiac, insulin, sedation), interpreting and documenting electrical strips, troubleshooting ventilator equipment, and providing holistic critical care.
• Must successfully complete a pass/fail skills exam during orientation with a 90% passing score.
• RNs may be required to float to PCU or Med Surg units, with patient ratios typically 1:2-3 for adults and 1:4-5 on float units.
• Additional clinical responsibilities include monitoring and troubleshooting ventilator equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPaps, high-flow devices, and nasal cannula, along with managing patients requiring high acuity interventions.
• Self-scheduling is permitted for core staff; however, block scheduling requires prior approval.
• The assignment begins on 10/26/2026 and ends on 03/01/2027, with one day of unit orientation included.
• Candidates must submit licensure and certification documentation as part of the application process.

• 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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus