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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a Nebraska or compact RN license for a 13-week travel assignment in a Level 2 trauma acute care facility.

Details

• Level 2 trauma 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, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• RNs required to titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
• Nurse aides and Healthcare Support techs available based on census to assist with 1:1s and floor support
• RNs manage respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannula to ventilators, with troubleshooting responsibilities
• Cardiac monitoring/telemetry required, including strip interpretation and documentation, with tele tech oversight and GE monitors
• 12-hour day shifts (0630-1830/1830-0630) with self-scheduling for core staff
• Floating required, typically to PCU and occasionally MedSurg, at a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio
• Every other weekend requirement (Saturday/Sunday)
• Minimum of 2 holidays required within the contract timeframe
• Uses Epic EMR
• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, no pending certifications accepted
• Trauma Level 2 acute care experience
• Experience with drip titration including cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
• Experience reading, interpreting, and documenting telemetry strips
• Must be able to manage respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilator
• Driver's license copy required for submission and used to verify residence location
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Candidates must not be full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity

Additional Information

• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Pass/fail skills exam administered on Wednesdays during orientation; open book with provided resources; 90% passing score required or contract will be terminated
• On-call staff must arrive within 30 minutes if called back in
• One shift of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• Up to 7 days of RTO allowed upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO requests will not be approved
• Block scheduling not approved except for weekends-only requests
• Duo placements requesting the same schedule or sharing a car will not be accepted