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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse position is based in a healthcare facility environment, focusing on critical patient care for complex cases such as trauma, cardiac, stroke, and sepsis. This role requires providing specialized nursing care for adult patients in a fast-paced ICU setting.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; Licensure to submit required.
- Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
- Location Requirements: Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius and hold a valid drivers license.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Duration: Start date on 10/26/2026, end date on 01/25/2027.
- Additional notes: ICU includes 33 beds with an average daily census of 16; patient ratios are 1:2-3.
- Responsibilities include titration of cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips; troubleshooting vents and oxygen equipment; monitoring and interpreting strips; and providing care for critically ill adult patients with complex conditions.
- RNs are required to hold current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications and must be able to demonstrate competence in care and procedures specific to an ICU environment.
- Self-scheduling is available for core staff, with occasional float to PCU or MedSurg units.
- One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided; additional RTO requests beyond 7 days within the contract are not approved.
- Candidates must be able to quickly respond when called back to work after on-call periods.
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 #1330562. 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus