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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

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

Details

• Acute care ICU setting at a Level II Trauma facility
• 33-bed ICU unit with an average daily census of 16
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, overdose/substance abuse, post-stent, pacemaker placement, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2–3 for adult patients
• 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 is used with tele tech oversight
• Patients may require respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• EMR system is Epic
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1830
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Floating is required, typically to PCU and occasionally to MedSurg, with ratios of 1:4–1:5
• Minimum of 2 holidays that fall within the contract period are required
• If placed on call, candidate must be able to arrive on-site within 30 minutes if called back in
• Nurse aides available based on census for 1:1 sits or floor assistance; Healthcare Support Tech available 3 days/week (Mon–Fri, 0800–1630)

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Epic EMR experience applicable to this ICU setting
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation drips required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation required
• Experience with respiratory support equipment from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residence is outside the 50-mile radius
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years; both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; permanent address on driver's license is used to verify this
• Candidates who are currently or have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Orientation consists of 1 unit-specific shift, plus a pass/fail open-book skills exam administered on Wednesdays; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass — failure to pass will result to contract termination
• Artificial nails are strictly prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• Block scheduling is not available except for weekend-only blocks; duo scheduling requests for shared schedules or car sharing will not be accommodated
• RTO must be submitted upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved