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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level II Trauma acute care hospital in Nebraska, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level II Trauma acute care hospital ICU setting with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, overdose/substance abuse, post-stent, pacemaker placement, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 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 used with tele tech oversight
• Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator
• Charting via Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Floating may be required to PCU or occasionally Med/Surg at ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
• If placed on call and called back in, candidate must be able to arrive within 30 minutes

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Epic EMR experience applicable to this role
• Must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility — driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Two 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
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates may not currently be employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity — those who worked PRN through outside firms will be considered

Additional Information

• RNs are supported by nurse aides based on census, who assist with 1:1 observation or floor support, and a Healthcare Support Tech available 3 days per week (Mon–Fri, 0800–1630)
• Travelers are added into the self-scheduling system after core staff schedules are set; block scheduling is not approved unless weekends-only
• One shift of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• Orientation includes a pass/fail open-book exam administered on Wednesdays covering skills learned during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
• Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period are required to be worked
• RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments — refusal to remove them may result to contract termination
• Local candidates are accepted; eligibility is subject to the 50-mile radius rule