ICU RN
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level 2 trauma center, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Acute care ICU setting with 33 beds and an average daily census of 16
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adult patients
• Common diagnoses include trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent and pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• RNs required to titrate drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation medications
• Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators, with RN responsibility limited to troubleshooting
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry required, including strip interpretation and documentation, with GE monitors and tele tech oversight
• Support staff includes nurse aides based on census and a Healthcare Support tech 3 days per week
• 12-hour night shifts (1830-0630)
• Self-scheduling available for core staff; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed for travelers
• Floating required, typically to PCU and occasionally MedSurg, at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
• Minimum of 2 holidays within the contract timeframe required
• On-call response time of 30 minutes if called back in
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active State or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Acute care and Level 2 trauma center experience required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct ICU nursing care including drip titration, respiratory equipment troubleshooting, and cardiac monitoring
• 1 shift of unit/department specific orientation provided
• Orientation includes a pass/fail open-book exam on Wednesdays covering skills learned, requiring a 90% to pass
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Duos requesting the same schedule or sharing a vehicle will not be accepted
• Block scheduling only approved for weekends