About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,055 per week opportunity in kearney, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: 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
Job Summary
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.
Job Details
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 MedSurg 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.
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 . 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
kearney, NE, 68847, US
Who can apply
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