Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerLexington, Kentucky, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 2Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z$2,335.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for an Intensive Care Unit position requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification, with neuro ICU experience preferred.Details19-bed neuro ICU serving CVA, neurosurgical, carotid surgery, and carotid stent patientsSupports the hospital's comprehensive stroke program for patients requiring critical care placementAlso cares for surgical post-op, cardiac interventions, sepsis, general surgery, and complex care ICU patients3rd shift schedule, 3x12s from 7p-7aWeekends and holidays as needed36 hours per week at 0.9 FTERequirementsActive, unrestricted KY or compact RN license requiredBLS and ACLS certifications requiredNIHSS certification requiredAnnual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation requiredADN or ASN required, BSN preferredNo experience strictly required, though previous nursing experience is preferred2 years of ICU experience prior to traveling preferredRecent Neuro ICU experience preferredWell-rounded overall ICU experience preferredTravel experience preferredWork history demonstrating minimal breaks in service and longer contract assignments preferredAdditional InformationPerform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policyDevelop and prioritize patient problem lists in coordination with the inter-professional care teamImplement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practiceEducate patients and families on procedures, treatments, and discharge planningDelegate and oversee tasks performed by other care team membersParticipate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, falls, and documentation auditsCoordinate with Case Management for timely and effective discharge planning