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: 12/15/2025
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level II ICU position requiring a NE or compact RN license and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a 33-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Average daily census is 16 patients with nurse to patient ratios of 1:2-3 for adults
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose, adult sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
• RNs are required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Use of ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and related respiratory equipment; responsibility extends from nasal cannula to vent care
• Monitors and interprets telemetry strips using GE monitors; tele tech oversight is provided
• Epic EMR is used; prior experience is preferred
• Shift is 12-hour days running 0630-1830, with every other weekend required
• Floating may occur to PCU and occasionally to MedSurg, with typical ratios maintained
• One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided
• Minimum of two holidays within the contract must be covered
• Responsibilities include managing titratable drips and interpreting cardiac and telemetry data
• RNs may assist with respiratory equipment and vent care as needed
• Healthcare support tech available three days per week and nurse aides are provided based on census
• Self-scheduling available for core staff, travelers are added to schedule without block scheduling guarantee
• Blocked schedules only considered for weekend-only requests
• Maximum of 7 days requested time off permitted per 13-week contract, with all requests submitted upfront
• Returning candidates must not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year

Requirements

• Current NE or compact RN license in hand; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU RN experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, all active at time of consideration
• Must provide a driver’s license to verify residence is more than 50 miles from facility
• References required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a score of at least 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas

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-638840. 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

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