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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit. This acute-care position provides care for adult patients with complex conditions, including trauma, cardiac conditions, sepsis, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The role includes titrating prescribed infusions, interpreting telemetry strips, and supporting patients requiring advanced respiratory care.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; active nursing license required at submission; minimum of 2 years of experience in intensive care nursing.

Clinical Responsibilities: Provide care for adult patients at a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:23; titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation infusions; monitor and document telemetry strips; troubleshoot respiratory support equipment, including ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen systems.

Unit Operations: Floating may occur to progressive care or medical-surgical units while maintaining the applicable patient assignment ratio. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and at least two holidays may be required during the assignment. One department-specific orientation shift is provided.

Orientation Requirement: A competency examination is administered during orientation, with a minimum passing score of 90%.

Assignment Dates: 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027.

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 1342197. 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