ICU RN Job in Kearney, NE

You'll work as an RN in a 33-bed ICU at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska. This is a 91-day travel assignment starting July 6, 2026, with 3x12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM to 6:30 AM). You'll earn $2,384.64 per week.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adult ICU patients with a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3
• Manage patients across trauma, cardiac conditions, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular cases, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
• Titrate drips including cardiac medications, insulin, and sedation
• Read, interpret, and document telemetry strips
• Float to PCU and occasionally Med-Surg units with ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
• Chart in the EPIC system

Scheduling & Requirements

• Work every other weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Minimum of 2 holidays required during your contract
• Complete 1 shift of unit-specific orientation
• Pass a mandatory open-book skills exam on Wednesdays during orientation with a 90% score required
• Be available for on-call callbacks with a 30-minute response time
• You must be located outside a 50-mile radius of the facility

Required Credentials & Restrictions

• Valid RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Driver's license at submittal
• Natural nails only; artificial nails are prohibited and contract termination will result from refusal to remove
• RTO (Return-to-Origin) needed upfront—7 or fewer days per 13-week contract

This role is ideal if you're an experienced ICU nurse ready to deliver high-acuity care in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain exposure to diverse patient populations and strengthen your critical care skills across multiple unit types.