ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Omaha, Nebraska
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,135/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.31
- Weekly
- $2,135
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,020
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $59.31/hour — 46% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Nebraska ($40.74/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Nebraska right now
- 381 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Nebraska from 5 agencies, 242 of them in Omaha.
- Pay in these listings: $16.67 – $112/hour, median $64.10/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Nebraska: $40.74/hour ($84,739/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($65.56/hour across 17 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as an experienced ICU registered nurse caring for critically ill adults and patients over age 15 with complex trauma, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, cardiac arrest, and other high-acuity conditions. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will manage ventilated patients, interpret centralized telemetry, titrate medications, and support advanced monitoring and emergency interventions. The trauma-focused setting offers exposure to transfers and emergency admissions, with opportunities to train in specialized equipment and procedures. Two department-specific orientation shifts are provided, and travelers may float to inpatient units outside of maternity and NICU.
Weather:
Omaha typically offers crisp, cool weather with changing foliage, comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings, and a mix of sunny skies and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for enjoying time outdoors.
Fun Things To Do:
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Arts and Culture: Visit local museums, galleries, and performing arts venues.
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Outdoor Recreation: Explore area parks, walking trails, and riverfront scenery.
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Local Flavor: Enjoy Omaha’s restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and neighborhood markets.
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Day Trip: Take a scenic drive to nearby communities for shopping, dining, and local attractions.
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Day Trip: Spend a day exploring regional parks, historic sites, or recreation areas outside Omaha.
Job Specifics:
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
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