Travel ICU RN - $2,318 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: United States
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract: 13-Week Travel Assignment
Shift: Varies by Facility

Job Overview

We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment. As a travel nurse, you'll use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and strong clinical judgment to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while working alongside an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions accurately and safely.
• Monitor patient progress and promptly recognize and respond to changes in condition.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Delegate patient care tasks appropriately while ensuring quality and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote a culture of patient safety and excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) required.
• Current BLS Certification .
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous acute care nursing experience.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

• Adaptable and eager to learn new clinical environments.
• A strong critical thinker with sound clinical judgment.
• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• An effective communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible travel assignments nationwide
• Supportive and collaborative clinical teams
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical experience
• Professional growth and career development
• Potential contract extension opportunities

Apply today and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance