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RN ICU
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Kearney, NE, 68847
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 36-52.2 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Critical Care Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.
- Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
- Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
- Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
- Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
- Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
- Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)
Incentives: up to $10,000 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)
Nurse Residency: offered for all New Graduates-https://www.chihealth.com/education/professional-training/nurse-residency
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required with 5 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 5 months of hire
The ICU at CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 24 bed unit. We take care of any critical care patient and specialize in high acuity care. We strive to leverage technology and highly skilled nurses to allow our community and surrounding areas to receive health care close to home.
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
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Frequently asked questions
Kearney's ICU units, especially at Catholic Health Initiatives, handle diverse critical cases including trauma and cardiac emergencies. The patient acuity is high, but the community-focused setting provides a manageable nurse-to-patient ratio, balancing workload compared to larger metro areas with busier trauma centers.
The RN ICU position here aligns closely with Nebraska's emphasis on trauma and cardiac care, with access to advanced equipment and emergency transport services. Nurses often engage in high-acuity care reflecting regional needs, supporting patients from Kearney and surrounding rural communities.
Besides the mandatory RN license, securing ACLS and PALS certifications swiftly after hire is crucial. BLS is foundational. Given the trauma and cardiac focus at Good Samaritan Hospital, advanced certifications in critical care nursing and experience with life support technologies enhance your effectiveness.
ICU nursing offers intense patient care challenges, requiring quick thinking and advanced skills managing unstable conditions. This specialization attracts nurses seeking rewarding, high-impact roles with opportunities to master complex equipment and emergency interventions uncommon in general nursing.
New grads benefit from structured nurse residency programs promoting skill growth in critical care. Catholic Health Initiatives supports continuous education and offers incentives, paving pathways into specialized ICU roles, leadership, or advanced practice nursing in this evolving Nebraska healthcare environment.
The organization prioritizes nurse well-being through education assistance, competitive bonuses, and fostering a collaborative culture. Access to advanced technology and teamwork with patient care technicians reduces burnout, helping ICU nurses maintain quality care within a supportive framework.
RN ICU salaries in Kearney typically range from $65,000 to $85,000 annually, reflecting regional healthcare demand and lower living costs compared to urban hubs. Catholic Health Initiatives often supplements compensation with sign-on and education bonuses, enhancing overall remuneration.
Yes, CHI provides targeted nurse residency and ongoing professional training tailored to ICU specialization. These programs help nurses from other departments acquire critical care competencies such as advanced life support and equipment mastery essential for high-acuity patient management.
At CHI's Good Samaritan Hospital, trauma ICU RNs engage with a broader spectrum of emergent cases supported by aircare transport and a level II NICU, demanding rapid intervention skills and multidisciplinary coordination far beyond routine ICU care in less specialized hospitals.
ICU nurses in Kearney frequently care for patients affected by rural trauma incidents, agricultural accidents, and chronic conditions prevalent in the Midwest. This requires adaptability to diverse emergencies and collaboration with local EMS and aircare teams to optimize outcomes.