Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Kearney, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse position is located in Kearney, Nebraska. This role involves providing specialized care to adult patients with critical conditions such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. The nurse will work on night shifts and be responsible for managing complex patient needs in a high-acuity environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; 2 years of recent ICU experience; current drivers license; willingness to work night shifts and weekends.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilator management and titrating drips such as cardiac, insulin, and sedation.
• Float: Typically may float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Medical-Surgical units, typically maintaining patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5.
• Additional Information:
  • Responsible for monitoring and interpreting GE brand monitors and strips.
  • May assist with troubleshooting respiratory equipment such as nasal cannulas, vents, Cpap, BiPAP, and high-flow devices.
  • RTO (Request Time Off) must be submitted upfront for 7 or fewer days; no additional RTO will be approved during the contract.
  • Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts within a 13-week contract.
  • Orientation includes one unit-specific shift.
  • Must have a valid license to submit and active certifications prior to start.
  • This position involves working in an acute care setting with a 33-bed ICU, an average daily census of 16, and diverse critical care cases.

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