ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Grand Island, Nebraska

Job Description

Join a Medical-Surgical Cardiac ICU team as a travel Registered Nurse supporting critically ill adults from young adulthood through geriatrics. This 12-hour night assignment offers a steady night-shift rhythm with opportunities to care for patients experiencing sepsis, STEMI, stroke, neurosurgical conditions, renal and respiratory failure, COPD, cancer, and other complex diagnoses.

You will interpret cardiac monitoring, titrate medications such as sedation, pressors, antihypertensives, heparin, and insulin, and support patients requiring advanced therapies and equipment, including ventilators, CRRT, Impella, EVDs, lumbar drains, and neuro-monitoring. The unit also uses eICU remote monitoring and emphasizes bedside shift report and intentional hourly rounding. Assignments may include floating to the PCU or other areas based on your abilities.

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required. The ideal traveler is prepared to think critically, ask questions, use available resources, and learn unfamiliar skills while providing respectful care to a culturally diverse community.

Weather

Grand Island typically offers crisp, cool conditions during this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, chilly evenings, and a mix of sunny skies and passing clouds. Pack layers for changing temperatures and overnight travel.

Fun Things To Do

• Local Exploration: Discover Grand Island’s restaurants, shops, parks, and community events.

• Outdoor Escape: Enjoy walking, photography, or wildlife viewing in the area’s open spaces.

• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring nearby Nebraska communities, local history, and regional dining.

• Day Trip: Take a scenic drive through central Nebraska for small-town attractions and outdoor recreation.

• Evening Out: Try local cuisine and unwind at Grand Island’s entertainment venues.

Job Specifics

City and State: Grand Island, Nebraska
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 48 hours per week for 13 weeks