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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital, requiring NE or compact RN licensure and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- ICU setting within an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital
- 33-bed unit with an average daily census of 16
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adult patients
- Treats trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
- RNs required to titrate drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation medications
- RNs manage respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannula to ventilators for troubleshooting
- Cardiac monitoring/telemetry required, including reading, interpreting, and documenting strips (GE monitors, with tele tech oversight)
- Nurse aides and Healthcare Support techs available based on census, techs scheduled M-F 0800-1630
- Uses EPIC EMR
- 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630 rotation
- Self-scheduling for core staff, with travelers added in; block scheduling not guaranteed
- Weekend requirement of every other weekend
- Floating primarily to PCU, occasionally MedSurg, at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
- On-call response time of 30 minutes if called back in
- 48 guaranteed hours per week
Requirements
- Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active, pending certifications not accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- BSN not required
- Driver's license required at time of consideration to confirm residence location
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
- No previous full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity
Additional Information
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill adult ICU patients including trauma, cardiac, and post-surgical cases
- 12 hours of unit orientation with 1 shift of unit/department-specific orientation
- Pass/fail open-book exam given on Wednesdays during orientation covering skills learned, requiring a 90% score to pass
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
- Minimum of 2 holiday shifts required if holidays fall within the contract time frame
- RTO must be requested upfront, limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO requests after submission will not be approved
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- Block scheduling only considered for weekends-only requests
- Duos requesting the same schedule or sharing a car will not be accommodated
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-762153. 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: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.