Travel ICU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level II Trauma facility, requiring active NE or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

• Acute care ICU setting at a Level II Trauma facility with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 for adult patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• RNs are required to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips; GE monitors are used with tele tech oversight
• Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator; RNs are expected to manage and troubleshoot these devices
• Charting is performed in Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period are required
• Floating to PCU or occasionally Med/Surg with typical unit ratios (1:4 or 1:5)
• Block scheduling is not approved unless weekends only; self-scheduling applies to core staff with travelers placed in remaining slots
• Nurse aides available based on census for 1:1 sits or floor assistance;
  Healthcare Support tech available 3 days/week (M–F, 0800–1630)

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience titrating drips (cardiac, insulin, sedation) required
• Experience with telemetry interpretation required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify permanent address for radius compliance
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years; references must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates who have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on Wednesdays during orientation; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass — failure to pass will result in contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove artificial nails will result to contract termination
• One shift of unit/department-specific orientation is provided
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved

American Traveler Job  #P-681038. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.