ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Kearney, Nebraska
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Kearney, NE
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,076/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.67
- Weekly
- $2,076
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,952
This job pays about $57.67/hour — 42% 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, 57 of them in Kearney.
- 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
Job Description:
Join a travel ICU assignment in Kearney, Nebraska, caring for adults with complex conditions including trauma, cardiac cases, overdose, sepsis, stroke, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress. On 12-hour night shifts, you will manage critical care patients, interpret and document telemetry, titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannula systems to ventilators. The role includes occasional floating to PCU or MedSurg while maintaining an appropriate assignment. A pass/fail orientation exam, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool conditions with a mix of sunny skies, brisk breezes, and occasional precipitation. Layered clothing and a warm outer jacket will help make outdoor plans comfortable.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local history: Visit the Great Platte River Road Archway for exhibits and regional history.
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Arts and culture: Explore the Museum of Nebraska Art and nearby downtown galleries.
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Outdoor adventure: Walk or cycle along the Kearney canal trails and Platte River area.
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Day trip: Spend a day exploring Lincoln’s museums, historic sites, and local dining.
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Day trip: Visit Omaha for its riverfront attractions, museums, and entertainment.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Kearney, Nebraska
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM–6:30 AM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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