American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical ICU assignment requiring an active NE or compact RN license and ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Med Surg ICU of an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital
• 34-bed ICU unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2
• Adult and adolescent patients over 15 years old with medical, surgical, neuro, cardiac, respiratory, and complex critical care cases
• Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis, stroke, MODS, renal failure, cardiac shock, general surgery, and oncology
• Required to titrate critical drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Drager heart monitoring and centralized telemetry, with nurses required to interpret their own strips
• Care of patients on ventilators, CPAP/BiPap, high flow oxygen, and advanced monitoring devices
• Shifts are 12-hour days with every other weekend required and possible holiday coverage on 2 of 3 major holidays
• Must float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU as needed
• Uses Epic for EMR documentation; prior Epic experience preferred
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Expect a fast-paced environment as a primary tertiary referral hospital for the region
• Team-based care with charge nurses present on each shift and available to attend rapid response and code situations
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Nurse aids/patient care tech support available on the unit
• Artificial nails are strictly prohibited in patient care areas
• Requested time off must be submitted up front (maximum 7 days per 13-week contract); additional requests will not be approved
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility as determined by driver’s license
• Collaboration with attendings, fellows, residents, and student providers is part of the team environment

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of application; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required
• Must provide a copy of a valid driver’s license to validate 50-mile radius compliance
• Must not be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities within the past year
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry monitoring strips
• Must submit two references: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from the past 3 years including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%

Benefits

• 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 ID #P-651413. 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 - Medical ICU

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