Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,299 per week in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,299 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Third Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: No experience required; previous experience preferred License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state Certifications: BLS Must-Have: ADN or ASN Description: The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person. The focus is on the creation of a caring environment dedicated to healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, current research, hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Clinical decision-making incorporates all phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. Responsibilities include coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities. This includes provisions of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities is also part of the role. The RN provides patient and family-centered education. Care coordination and individualized treatment planning are important components. Comprehensive assessments are performed and documented according to RN's scope of practice. Consideration of the patient's culture, age, and developmental level is essential. Patient risk factors and presenting complaints are identified. Health information is obtained from patients, families, or others as necessary. Objective and subjective data is collected to inform care. The RN develops a problem list and prioritizes patient needs with input from the healthcare team. Actions and interventions relevant to patient culture and age are designed. Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with the patient and family per the medical plan. Patient care therapies and procedures are implemented with clinical autonomy. Procedures, treatments, and processes are explained to patients and families clearly. Initiatives are taken to alleviate patient stress and discomfort. Changes in patient condition are recognized, responded to, and communicated appropriately. Ongoing assessment and response to procedures and therapies are documented per hospital policies. Tasks are delegated appropriately, and oversight is provided to team members in patient care activities. The RN monitors the accuracy and completeness of patient care provided by others. Educational needs of patients are identified and addressed according to their level of comprehension. The discharge process is facilitated by executing discharge orders timely and coordinating plans. Input into patient/nurse assignments is provided considering staffing, unit activity, and patient acuity. Active participation in unit-based activities is demonstrated to support organizational values. A positive group dynamic and healing environment are promoted through words and actions. Nursing excellence is assured by adhering to accepted standards and evidence-based practices. Participation in quality improvement activities and core measures is expected. A holistic perspective regarding patient care is utilized throughout the role.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam