Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Kearney, NE
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Kearney, NE! Join a leading healthcare team in a modern Intensive Care Unit, delivering top-tier patient care to adults and select pediatric patients. This Nebraska nursing job offers excellent professional growth, competitive pay, and the chance to experience the vibrant community of Kearney—known for its Sandhill Crane migration, museums, and scenic parks.

ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Kearney, Nebraska 68845 (Central Nebraska healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel nurse contract (Start: January 12, 2026 – End: April 13, 2026)
• Setting: Acute Care ICU (10 beds, average census 5+)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM), every other weekend required, up to 2 mandatory OT shifts per 6 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Charting System: EPIC EMR
• Floating: Required to PCU and Medical Surgical units as needed

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (Nebraska or compact state) – eligible for Nebraska nursing jobs
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience
• Strong clinical background in cardiac care; experience with Balloon Pump and Impella Pump preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work weekends and float to other clinical units
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and clinical support skills

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care nursing to adult and select pediatric patients
• Monitor, assess, and respond to complex patient conditions (open hearts, CHF, COPD, sepsis, CVA, DKA, and more)
• Operate advanced cardiac devices including Balloon Pump and Impella Pump
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical Surgical units as needed
• Document all care and interventions accurately in EPIC EMR system
• Comply with hospital policies including weekend, holiday, and floating requirements

Why Choose Kearney, Nebraska? Discover the charm of central Nebraska with attractions like the Great Platte River Roadway Arch, Classic Car Museum, and beautiful parks. Experience the annual Sandhill Crane migration and enjoy local wineries, museums, and outdoor adventures. Kearney offers a welcoming community and excellent quality of life for travel nurses.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your rewarding ICU RN travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.