Cross Country Nurses 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: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A qualified ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is needed in Kearney, Nebraska. The assignment involves working in a high-acuity unit with a variety of adult critical care patients, including trauma, cardiac events, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, stroke, renal failure, and more. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.
Job Details:
- Location: Kearney, Nebraska
- Shift: 12-hour shifts from 0630-1830 and 1830-0630, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS required.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU/critical care experience.
- Schedule: Self-scheduling for core staff; travelers may be added. Block scheduling is not guaranteed except for weekends.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS, minimum 2 years ICU experience, proficiency in reading/interpretation of monitor strips (GE monitors), ability to work on EPIC EMR system, and availability for shifts as scheduled.
- Responsibilities: Titration of cardiac drips, insulin, sedation; troubleshooting ventilators and nasal cannula to vent; monitoring and interpreting telemetry; assisting with patient care based on census; and sitting in 1:1s or assisting on the floor as needed.
- Additional Information: One shift of unit/department-specific orientation required; RTO requests up to 7 days are accepted and need to be specified upfront. A minimum of two holidays falling within the contract timeframe is required. Floating to PCU or MedSurg units may be required, with a patient ratio of approximately 1:4 or 1:5.
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 #1271868. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
