Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,025 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska. This assignment requires 12-hour nights and offers a 48-hour work week in a 33-bed ICU.

Applicants must have RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, a minimum of 2 years ICU experience, and a valid driver’s license. Travel housing support, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive pay package are included.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current license to practice.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• Driver's license to verify outside 50-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for adult ICU patients.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and document strips.
• Titrate cardiac drips and sedatives; manage vents.
• Adhere to hospital protocols for acute patient management.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

ICU experience

Driver's license

Tools

EPIC

GE monitors

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU – Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU – Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing advanced nursing care for adult patients with trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The position requires independent critical thinking, clinical expertise, and adherence to hospital protocols for acute patient management.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, and a drivers license to verify outside 50-mile radius.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with vent management, titration of cardiac drips, and familiarity with electronic charting systems such as EPIC.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, typically within Progressive Care Units (PCU) and occasionally Medical‑Surgical units, with assignable patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5.
• Additional Information:
  • Self-scheduling is available for core staff; travel nurses will be added to the schedule.
  • The unit comprises 33 beds with an average daily census of 16.
  • RNs are responsible for monitoring and interpreting telemetry, including reading and documenting strips, with oversight of GE brand monitors.
  • Nurses are required to titrate drips such as cardiac, insulin, and sedation, and troubleshoot ventilator equipment including nasal cannula to vents.
  • Minimal holiday work required, with every other weekend scheduled off.
  • Unit orientation includes one shift, with upfront RTO of 7 days or fewer within the contract period.
  • The position begins on 10/12/2026 and concludes on 01/11/2027.

Benefits

• 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 #1321937. 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 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