Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,050 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: 09/28/2026Duration: 18 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position is available in a healthcare facility located in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized patient care for critically ill adults, managing complex medical cases such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose or substance abuse, sepsis, post-vascular procedures, strokes, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The position offers night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours, with a minimum of 48 hours per week and a contract duration from 09/28/2026 to 02/01/2027. Job Details: Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a schedule of 48 hours per week. Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) required. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience. Shift Notes: 12-hour night shifts required. Department: ICU (Intensive Care Unit). Qualifications: Active license to submit, valid driver's license at submission, and certification in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 for adults, with patient types including trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. Procedures & Equipment: RNs may titrate cardiac drips, insulin, sedation, and troubleshoot with ventilator equipment including vents, Cpap, BiPap, and high flow devices. Additional Staff: Nurses supported by nurse aides and healthcare support technicians working 3 days per week. Monitoring & Telemetry: RNs are required to interpret and document strips on GE monitors. Oversight by telemetry tech is provided. Float & Coverage: May float to PCU and Med-Surg units, usually maintaining a patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5. Holiday & Weekend Requirements: Minimum of 2 holidays during the contract; weekend work every other week. Orientation: 1 shift of department-specific orientation. RTO Policy: Up to 7 days of requested time off upfront; additional requests not approved. Cancellation Policy: Up to 4 shifts may be canceled per 13-week assignment. Charting System: EPIC. Additional Notes: No BSN required; license must be active at time of submission. 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 #1314355. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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