Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,225 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 10/12/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN position is available in the healthcare organizations acute care setting. This role involves providing critical care to adult patients with conditions such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional to deliver specialized nursing care in a fast-paced environment. Job Details Position Description: ICU RN with responsibilities including patient monitoring, titration of cardiac and other drips, troubleshooting ventilators (such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow), and interpreting/recording strips using GE monitors. The role involves caring for patients with complex diagnoses, including trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, and others, in a 33-bed unit with an average daily census of 16. Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; certifications including BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; located within 50 miles of the facility; availability for night shifts; successful pass of skills assessment with at least 90%; current Drivers license. Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Staff self-scheduling is permitted for core team members, with some limitations. Additional Information: Nurses are required to participate in orientation, consisting of one shift. RTO requests must be made upfront for 7 or fewer days; additional RTO will not be approved. The unit maintains a nurse-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adults, with typical floating to PCU and MedSurg areas (patient ratios of 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 #1326579. 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 UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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.Benefits401k retirement planReferral bonus