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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in an acute care setting. This role provides care for critically ill adults, including patients with trauma, cardiac conditions, sepsis, stroke, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The assignment includes 12-hour shifts, telemetry monitoring, medication titration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week. Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027. Available shifts may include 6:30 a.m.6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.6:30 a.m.; weekend coverage is required every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications Active nursing license required for submission At least 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience Additional Information: Provides care for adults with trauma, cardiac conditions, overdose or substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent and pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular conditions, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:23 for adults. Requires titration of cardiac, insulin, and sedation infusions. Requires interpretation and documentation of telemetry strips. Respiratory equipment may include ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen; nursing responsibilities include transitioning patients from nasal cannula to ventilator support. One department-specific orientation shift is provided. At least two holidays occurring during the assignment are required. Artificial nails are prohibited in patient-care departments. An open-book competency examination is administered during orientation, with a minimum passing score of 90%.

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 1348616. 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. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus