Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / ...

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Kearney, NE Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $65 per hour Shift Information: Days Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in kearney, Nebraska, 68845!Registered Nurse - ICU - UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - ICU Location: Kearney, NEStart Date: 02-02-2026End Date: 05-04-2026Contract Type: Travel ContractShift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts (06:30 AM - 06:30 PM), typically 3 shifts per week; schedule rotates across the week and includes every-other-weekend. Holiday coverage required (minimum 2 holidays during contract).Hours per Week: 36Candidate Pay Rate: $65 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality critical care to adult ICU patients with compassion and clinical excellenceMonitor and interpret telemetry strips and cardiac rhythms using GE monitors and document findingsTitrate drips and manage common infusions including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation safelyTroubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to vents and support respiratory therapy as neededDeliver trauma, cardiac, sepsis, and stroke care following unit protocols and best practicesChart accurately and efficiently in EPIC to ensure continuity of careCollaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and execute individualized care plansComplete unit orientation and pass required skills assessment to maintain quality and safety standards QualificationsActive Registered Nurse licensure required for submissionMinimum 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experienceCurrent BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS certification requiredDriver's license required at time of submission (radius rule applies)Ability to titrate drips and manage telemetry patients at a 1:2-3 adult ratioWillingness to follow facility policies including fingernail/artificial nail restrictionsSuccessful completion of orientation exam (open book) with 90% required to continue on contract Knowledge & SkillsStrong telemetry monitoring and ECG interpretation skillsProficient with EPIC charting and documentation workflowsExperience with drip titration protocols and cardiac critical careComfort managing ventilator troubleshooting and high flow/CPAP/BiPAP supportExperience with trauma, sepsis, stroke, and post-procedural cardiac careAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care ICU environmentExcellent communication and teamwork skills with interdisciplinary staff BenefitsGenerous housing and travel support for contract clinicians to make life on the road easierMedical, dental, and vision coverage options so you can focus on patients, not paperworkLicensure assistance and reimbursement so renewing state paperwork is one less headachePaid time off and flexible scheduling to help you recharge between assignmentsProfessional development support and access to continuing education resourcesA collaborative ICU team that values your skills and inputAccess to modern systems like EPIC and GE monitoring technologyDedicated recruiter and on-site support to help you hit the ground running Travel Perks: Explore Kearney, NE Kearney, Nebraska is a great hub for outdoor and cultural escapes. Explore the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument and learn local history, stroll the Platte River trails and watch the famous Sandhill Crane migration in season, visit Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a dose of frontier history, and enjoy local parks, coffee shops, and casual dining downtown. For weekend road trips, Lincoln and Omaha are within easy driving distance for museums, theaters, and bigger-city dining. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to or call us at today. Hashtags #RegisteredNurseJobs #ICUNurse #KearneyNEJobs #TravelNurse #HealthcareJobs #CriticalCareNurse #EPICNursing #UHCCareers #NurseLife #NursingOpportunity About United Health Care Staffing, Inc."Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again? At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches. We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off). Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve. 29329149EXPPLAT

Created: 2026-02-18