ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Acute care hospital ICU setting with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16 patients
• Level II Trauma Center
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• Adult nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• RNs are required to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips; GE monitor brand used with tele tech oversight
• Respiratory support ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator management
• Charting via Epic EMR
• 12-hour day shifts (0630–1830)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Floating may be required to PCU (1:4 ratio) or occasionally Med/Surg (1:5 ratio)
• On-call obligations require a 30-minute arrival time if called back in
• Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period must be covered
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience
• Candidate must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; a driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) directly by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Nurse aides are available based on census and may assist with 1:1 sits or floor support; a Healthcare Support Tech is available 3 days per week (Mon–Fri, 0800–1630)
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1 shift; a pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on Wednesdays during orientation and requires a score of 90% or higher to pass
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result to contract termination
• Scrubs or dress code details not specified, but fingernail policy is strictly enforced
• RTO must be submitted upfront; 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract are permitted, and additional RTO will not be approved
• Block scheduling is not approved unless weekend-only blocks; self-scheduling applies to core staff with travelers added in
• Local candidates are accepted; local pay rates may vary