ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
Host Healthcare
6x6 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an experienced ICU RN for a travel assignment starting ASAP in Central Nebraska. The role requires experience with balloon pumps and invasive arterial line monitoring. The RN will primarily work in a 10-bed ICU with an average daily census of 5+ patients. Patient population includes adults and children under 8 years old requiring ICU care, with common diagnoses such as open heart surgery, CHF, COPD, overdoses, sepsis, strokes, DKA, and neurological cases (no ICP monitoring yet).

The RN must be flexible to float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical units as needed. Travelers are prioritized for floating. Weekend and holiday shifts are required, with typically 2 weekends per month and up to 2 extra mandatory overtime shifts every 6 weeks. Punctuality and attendance are critical, with termination possible after 3 call-outs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience, including cardiac experience (higher years of experience requirement confirmed)
• Experience with:

  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Impella device
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Day 2/Day 3 post-op Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABGs)
• Current Nebraska or multi-state compact RN license, active and in good standing
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — required for all; pediatric experience highly preferred
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred

Schedule & Expectations

• Shifts: 0600-1830 or 1800-0630
• Floating to PCU and Med Surg as needed
• Weekend shifts: typically 2 per month, may be more
• Holidays: 1 major and 1 minor every other week
• May require up to 2 extra shifts every 6 weeks
• Strict attendance policy; punctuality required

Unit Details

• Bed size: 10 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 (lower acuity)
• Patient types: Adults and children under 8 requiring ICU care
• Common diagnoses: Open heart surgery, CHF, COPD, overdose, sepsis, stroke with TPA, DKA, neurological cases (no ICP monitoring)
• Scrub colors: Navy blue, black, or charcoal grey
• Team environment with strong teamwork culture

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This assignment is ideal for ICU RNs with strong cardiac and critical care experience who are flexible and able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.