Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,245 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN to join the ICU in Kearney, Nebraska, providing care for adults with complex conditions in an acute setting.

The RN will manage drips, monitors, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; requires ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and a valid RN license with ICU experience.

This 18-week assignment offers 36 hours weekly, 12-hour shifts, and travel benefits including housing stipend and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and ACLS/BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience in adult care.
• Within 50 miles of the facility and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult ICU patients with complex diagnoses in an acute care setting.
• Titrate drips and interpret monitors, collaborating with the care team.
• Float rotation to PCU or Medical-Surgical units as needed.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS certification

Valid RN license

Education

RN License

Tools

EPIC EMR

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in an acute care environment. The role involves caring for adult patients with complex diagnoses such as trauma, cardiac conditions, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The RN will be responsible for titrating drips, interpreting monitors, and collaborating with healthcare support staff to deliver quality patient care.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with shifts scheduled from 0630-1830 and 1830-0630.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting; location within 50 miles from the facility, with a valid drivers license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with ventilators, cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation management; familiarity with electronic charting system EPIC; experience in trauma or high-acuity environments.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, typically to PCU or Medical-Surgical units when staffing needs arise.
• Additional Information: The position includes caring for adult patients with high-acuity needs, interpreting ECG strips, and providing bedside care in a 33-bed ICU. Orientation consists of a one-shift unit-specific training, and RTO requests must be limited to seven days or less within the 13-week contract. Candidates must be willing to work every other weekend and minimum of two holidays within the contract period.

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 #1314350. 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. Lets build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus