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: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a NE or compact license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and strong cardiac and trauma care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 33-bed adult ICU within an acute care hospital setting
• Average census of 16, caring for medical and surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2-3 for adults
• Common cases include trauma, cardiac, sepsis, stroke, overdose, vascular, renal and respiratory failure, and post-procedure care
• RNs are required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Patient monitoring with GE brand monitors; RNs must read, interpret, and document telemetry strips
• RNs provide respiratory monitoring from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Support staff includes nurse aides and healthcare support techs
• 12-hour day shifts from 06:30 to 18:30
• Every other weekend required; minimum of two holidays during contract
• Floating to PCU or MedSurg required at similar patient ratios
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience preferred
• Primary responsibilities include managing complex critical care patients with titratable drips and advanced monitoring
• Collaborate with support staff to deliver high-quality patient care
• Self-scheduling available for core staff; travelers are added into existing schedules
• RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed seven days per 13-week contract
• Block scheduling is not approved except for weekends; duos or shared car arrangements are not permitted
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility based on driver’s license
• Orientation consists of one unit-specific shift and completion of required testing
• Travelers are integrated into the team but cannot receive block scheduling except for weekends

Requirements

• Active NE or compact state RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum two years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required (no pending certifications accepted)
• Nurse must provide a copy of driver's license for radius compliance
• Must not have been employed directly by any facility in the CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity networks in the past year
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last three years
• Must pass a skills-based open book exam during orientation with a score of 90% or above
• Artificial nails are not permitted in 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-630900. 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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