Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,276 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) | High-Acuity | Strong Support Team We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity, fast-paced ICU providing care to a diverse adult patient population. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to expand their experience in trauma, cardiac, and critical care cases within a supportive team environment. Why This Role Stands Out 33-bed ICU with manageable average census (~16 patients) Strong nurse-to-patient ratios (1:2–3) Exposure to trauma, cardiac, stroke, and complex medical cases Utilize advanced ICU skills including vent management, titratable drips, and telemetry interpretation Support staff available , including aides and tele tech oversight Quick onboarding – minimal unit orientation required Patient Population Adult ICU patients Common diagnoses include: Trauma & stroke Cardiac conditions (post-stent, pacemakers, heart failure) Sepsis, respiratory distress, renal failure Overdose/substance abuse cases Key Responsibilities Manage critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting Titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips Interpret and document telemetry rhythms Provide care across respiratory support levels (nasal cannula → ventilator) Float to PCU or MedSurg as needed Scheduling & Expectations Shifts: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM / 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM Every other weekend required Floating required (PCU/MedSurg) Schedule finalized by unit (no guaranteed block scheduling) Requirements Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (required) Strong ICU experience with drips, vents, and telemetry Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Larger ICU with Balanced Census – 33 beds (avg census ~16) → not constantly overwhelmed Strong Ratios – 1:2–3 in ICU → solid and safe Diverse High-Acuity Cases – Trauma, cardiac, stroke, post-stent, respiratory failure Full ICU Skill Utilization – Drips (cardiac, insulin, sedation), vents, tele Support Staff Available – Aides tele tech oversight → better support vs smaller ICUs Advanced Cardiac Exposure – Pacemakers, heart failure, vascular cases Quick Start About Malone Healthcare - Nursing With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings. Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Life insurance