Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,218 per week in Kearney, NE

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kearney
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Kearney, NE Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,218 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 16 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Kearney, Nebraska, 68845! ID: 74105849 Shift: 12H Days 12 hr days Description: Unit Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract* * RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Wednesdays during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated * will not approve blocked scheduling unless it's weekends only, I can ask. They also will not take duos that want same schedule or share car.Department: ICU RN*Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS of Beds: 33 beds, average daily census is 16- Ratios: 1:2-3 for adults- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, Adults sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Any cardiac drip, insulin, sedationNurse Aides: yes- based on census, will sit in 1:1s or assist on the floor as needed based on volume, Healthcare Support tech 3 days per week (M-F) 0800-1630- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vent Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1830, 1830-0630 // Self scheduling for core staff, travelers added in. Unable to guarantee block schedulingMonitors/Tele: yes, RNs are required to read/interpret/document strips, monitor brand is GE, tele tech oversight of monitors as wellFloating: Typically PCU, occasionally MedSurg- will take same ratio of patients typically assigned on these units (1:4 or 1:5)Holiday requirements: minimum of 2 holidays that fall within contract time frame- Weekend Requirements: Every other- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1 shiftRTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.Updated 10/16/25 MJ Cancellation can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting BSN Required: License to Trauma Level:2 Care Shift Notes:12 hr days Required , BLS, NIHSS Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Core Exam - Nursing ICU/CCU RN Exam ICU/CCU RN Skills Checklist Ishihara Colorvision Screening 28829541EXPTEMP

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