Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,344 per week
Company: American Traveler
Location: Kearney
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
American Traveler 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: 12/08/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36
hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel
Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN
with a NE or compact license, EPIC familiarity, and night shift
availability for a Level II trauma setting. Responsibilities - Work
in a 33-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute hospital setting -
Primary patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose,
sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker, stroke, vascular, renal failure,
heart failure, and respiratory distress cases - Nurse-to-patient
ratio is typically 1:2-3 for adults - Patients range from
high-acuity adult ICU needs including ventilator and advanced
cardiac support - RNs are required to titrate cardiac, insulin, and
sedation drips - Use and troubleshooting of ventilators, Cpap,
BiPap, nasal cannula, and high-flow equipment - Monitors and tele
equipment (GE brand) used with tele tech oversight; RNs responsible
for strip interpretation and documentation - Floating required to
PCU or MedSurg with appropriate patient ratios - Night shifts are
12 hours (1830-0630); every other weekend required - Must work a
minimum of 2 holidays during the contract period - Pass/fail
open-book skills exam required during orientation; minimum score of
90% needed to continue assignment - Travelers will have one shift
of unit-specific orientation - Artificial nails are not allowed;
compliance is mandatory for continued employment - Support staff
includes nurse aides based on census, and healthcare support tech
available weekdays - Self-scheduling for core staff; travelers will
be added as needed but block scheduling is not guaranteed, except
possibly for weekends - Must submit all time-off requests (maximum
7 days per contract) up front; no additions or changes permitted
after assignment acceptance - Must wear hospital-approved scrubs
Requirements - Active NE or compact state RN license required at
time of application; pending licenses not accepted - Minimum 2
years of recent ICU nursing experience required - Current BLS,
ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required; pending certifications
not accepted - Experience with EPIC EMR preferred - Ability to
titrate a variety of IV drips and monitor advanced cardiac and
respiratory support equipment - Must reside at least 50 miles from
the facility, confirmed with a valid driver’s license - Candidates
must not be currently or recently (within one year) employed by any
CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in a full-time, part-time,
or PRN capacity - Professional references required: one supervisor
from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3
years Benefits - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision
Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and
Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy -
Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-627953.
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 About American
Traveler 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.
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