Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
An ICU Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) position is available in a medical-surgical intensive care environment. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care for diverse adult and pediatric critical care patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, and cardiac issues. The position requires collaboration with attending physicians and medical teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; minimum 2 years recent ICU experience required
- Location Requirements: Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the facility and hold a valid driver's license
- Responsibilities include troubleshooting telemetry monitors and ventilator equipment, titrating titratable drips such as vasopressors and sedatives, reading and interpreting telemetry strips, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Experience with respiratory equipment including vents, Cpap, BiPap, and high-flow devices is preferred but not mandatory
- The ICU environment is fast-paced with a volume flex, supporting a team-oriented approach to high-quality critical care
- Orientation includes two shifts of unit-specific training, and additional clinical training on monitoring and procedures is provided during employment
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 #1338231. 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