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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a 13-week ICU night shift position at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

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 cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2-3 for adult ICU patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• RNs are required to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips; GE monitors are used with tele tech oversight
• Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Minimum of 2 holidays that fall within the contract period are required
• Floating may be required to PCU or occasionally MedSurg at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
• Nurse aides are available based on census; 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
• If placed on call and called back in, the RN must be able to arrive within 30 minutes

Requirements

• Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• BSN is not required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration and will be used to verify permanent address
• Two professional references are 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
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address verified by driver's license)
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health

Additional Information

• One unit-specific orientation shift is provided
• A pass/fail open-book exam is administered on Wednesdays during orientation covering skills learned; a score of 90% or higher is required to pass — failure may result to contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• RTO must be requested upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be approved, and additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit facilities will be considered