Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,497 per week
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/15/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelRN Position Job Notes:Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity:
RN - ICUJob Details:
• Work 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend schedule required with typically 2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month
• May require up to 2 extra mandatory shifts per 6-week period
• First to float to PCU and Med Surg as needed based on census
• Maintain 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios depending on acuity
• Care for 10-bed ICU with average daily census of 5+ patients
• Treat patients with open heart conditions, CHF, COPD, overdoses, sepsis, CVAs with TPA, DKA, and neurological conditions
• Handle adults and patients under 8 years of age in ICU setting
• Work with IABP, Impella, and CRRT equipment
• Manage Day 2/Day 3 post-operative CABG patients
• Utilize EPIC charting system
• Dress code requires navy blue, black, or charcoal grey scrubs
• Must be punctual and clock out for lunch - termination likely after 3 call-outs
• Work 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience including cardiac experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Nebraska or compact nursing license required
• EPIC experience required
• Pediatric experience highly preferredFacility:
This Level 3 trauma center operates a 10-bed intensive care unit providing comprehensive critical care services to the community. The facility features advanced cardiac capabilities including post-operative open heart care and specialized equipment such as IABP, Impella, and CRRT. The ICU maintains a collaborative team environment and offers TeleStroke program services, treating a diverse range of critical conditions from cardiac emergencies to neurological cases.Location:
Kearney, NE
Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with excellent recreational opportunities and a strong sense of community. The city provides affordable living costs and easy access to outdoor activities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in the heartland of America.Adex Job ID #1100063. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.BenefitsReferral bonus