Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel 12‑Hour Nights – Kearney, NE (68845)

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13‑week travel nursing contract starting March 1, 2026. Ideal for experienced critical care nurses and ICU RNs with cardiac ICU or post‑op CABG experience.

Work in a modern 10‑bed Intensive Care Unit (average daily census 5+) providing high‑quality, evidence‑based care for complex adult and select pediatric patients. Kearney, NE offers friendly neighborhoods, local dining, parks, and easy access to regional amenities.

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care Nurse (Travel)
• Location: Kearney, NE 68845
• Setting: Acute Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – 10 beds (average daily census 5+)
• Contract Type: Travel nurse contract (13 weeks)
• Start Date: March 1, 2026
• End Date: May 31, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,220 – $2,340
• Shift: 12‑hour nights (1800–0630), every other weekend (EOW). Up to 2 extra mandatory overtime shifts per 6 weeks; travelers float first.
• EMR / Charting: Epic (experience preferred)
• Scrub Colors: Navy Blue, Black, or Charcoal Grey

• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience – cardiac ICU or equivalent critical care experience preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with IABP, Impella, CRRT, and Day 2/Day 3 post‑op CABG patient care (cardiac ICU skills).
• Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS required (pediatric experience highly preferred).
• NIHSS certification required.
• Active Nebraska RN license or Compact RN license in good standing.
• Experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred.
• Willingness to float to PCU and Medical‑Surgical units as needed (travelers float first).
• Strong critical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary ICU care.

• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based critical care nursing at a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse‑to‑patient ratio based on acuity.
• Manage complex diagnoses including open‑heart post‑op care, CHF, COPD, sepsis, overdoses, CVA with TPA, DKA, and select neuro/tele‑stroke patients.
• Provide care for adult and pediatric ICU patients when ICU‑level care is required (including children under age 8).
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot advanced cardiac and critical care devices (IABP, Impella, CRRT).
• Provide post‑operative care for CABG patients (Day 2/Day
  3) and support cardiac ICU protocols.
• Float to PCU and Medical‑Surgical units as census requires while maintaining patient safety and critical care standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, timely interventions and transitions of care.
• Accurately document patient care in Epic, adhering to hospital policies and critical care nursing documentation standards.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career.

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Ready to elevate your critical care nursing career?
Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) position in Kearney, NE. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in a thriving Nebraska community. This is an outstanding travel nurse job for experienced ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking night shift opportunities.