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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 travel contract at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care ICU setting at a Level II Trauma facility with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 for adults
• 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
• Respiratory support ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• Epic EMR is used in this position
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1830
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Float requirement to PCU and occasionally Med/Surg at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
• Minimum of 2 holidays that fall within the contract period are required
• If placed on call, a 30-minute callback response time is required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence is at least 50 miles from the facility)
• 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
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates may not be currently or recently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

Additional Information

• Nurse aides are available based on census and may provide 1:1 sitting or floor assistance; a Healthcare Support Tech is available 3 days per week (Mon–Fri), 0800–1630
• Self-scheduling is available for core staff; travelers are added into the schedule — block scheduling is not approved unless weekends only
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1 shift; a pass/fail open-book exam is administered on Wednesdays during orientation and requires a minimum score of 90% to pass
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• Blue scrubs or facility dress code requirements may apply — confirm with your recruiter
• BSN is not required for this position