Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Kearney, NE

Care for patients with complex diagnoses including trauma, cardiac conditions, stroke, sepsis, renal failure, respiratory distress, overdose/substance abuse, post-stent, pacemaker placement, vascular cases, and heart failure. Why Join Us Work in a dynamic ICU environment supported by nurse aides and healthcare support staff, allowing you to focus on high-acuity patient care.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Kearney, Nebraska, 68847!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Kearney, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (18:30–06:30) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Minimum of 2 holidays within contract period

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 33-bed ICU with an average daily census of 16, managing a 1:2–3 nurse-to-patient ratio for adult patients
• Care for patients with complex diagnoses including trauma, cardiac conditions, stroke, sepsis, renal failure, respiratory distress, overdose/substance abuse, post-stent, pacemaker placement, vascular cases, and heart failure
• Titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation medications
• Read, interpret, and document cardiac monitor strips using GE monitoring equipment; tele tech oversight is also in place
• Manage patients on respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• Float to PCU or occasionally MedSurg as needed, maintaining typical unit ratios (1:4 or 1:5)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with ICU experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must successfully pass an open-book orientation exam with a score of 90% or higher (administered on Wednesdays during orientation)
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; compliance is required for contract continuation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with titratable drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation infusions
• Familiarity with GE cardiac monitoring systems and telemetry interpretation
• Experience caring for diverse ICU populations including trauma, cardiac, and neurological patients

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic ICU environment supported by nurse aides and healthcare support staff, allowing you to focus on high-acuity patient care
• Self-scheduling is available for core staff, with travelers integrated into the schedule for flexibility within contract parameters