ICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,285/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Nurse position available in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves providing high-acuity care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced, Level 1 trauma center ICU. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, teamwork, and a positive attitude to excel on this unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; at least 2 years of experience in ICU.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma patients, intubation, and monitoring complex devices such as CVPs, IABP, Impella, Alines, and Swans; ability to interpret telemonitors.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to inpatient units excluding Maternity/NICU.
- Additional Information:
- Unit contains 18 beds with patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU.
- Patients primarily include adults and patients over 15 years old with trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, COPD, cardiac arrest, and related conditions.
- RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics.
- Shift management includes self-scheduling, managed by the unit manager based on needs.
- Weekend shifts: 4 per 6-week schedule.
- Scrub color: Navy Blue.
- RTO (Request for Time Off) must be submitted upfront for 7 or fewer days; no additional RTOs will be approved.
- The unit uses EPIC charting system and Draeger heart monitors.
- Candidates may not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization, including affiliated health systems.
- This is a 13-week assignment with the possibility of hospital cancellation of up to 4 shifts.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Omaha, NE
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Omaha, NE here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Omaha is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Omaha experiences hot summers with average highs around 86°F and average lows around 65°F.
- Winters are cold with average highs around 33°F and average lows around 14°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Omaha, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Omaha is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a limited light rail system.
- Omaha has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Omaha offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines.
- The city has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and performance spaces.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby state parks and recreational facilities.
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