ICU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse position is based in a healthcare facility environment, focusing on critical patient care for complex cases such as trauma, cardiac, stroke, and sepsis. This role requires providing specialized nursing care for adult patients in a fast-paced ICU setting.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; Licensure to submit required.
• Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
• Location Requirements: Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius and hold a valid drivers license.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Duration: Start date on 10/26/2026, end date on 01/25/2027.
• Additional notes: ICU includes 33 beds with an average daily census of 16; patient ratios are 1:2-3.
• Responsibilities include titration of cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips; troubleshooting vents and oxygen equipment; monitoring and interpreting strips; and providing care for critically ill adult patients with complex conditions.
• RNs are required to hold current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications and must be able to demonstrate competence in care and procedures specific to an ICU environment.
• Self-scheduling is available for core staff, with occasional float to PCU or MedSurg units.
• One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided; additional RTO requests beyond 7 days within the contract are not approved.
• Candidates must be able to quickly respond when called back to work after on-call periods.

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