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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Paducah, KY

Experienced ICU registered nurses: bring your critical care skills to a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit in Paducah, Kentucky. In this 13-week travel nursing assignment, you’ll care for adult and geriatric patients alongside an interdisciplinary team, using sound clinical judgment to respond to complex and rapidly changing conditions. The unit has 13 beds plus overflow and supports a broad range of critical care needs. Paducah offers a welcoming community on the Ohio River, with a lively arts scene, historic character, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Paducah, Kentucky
• Start date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week; 36 hours weekly
• Weekend and holiday rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Weekly estimated pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Unit: 13-bed ICU plus overflow; adult and geriatric patient population

Travel ICU Nurse Requirements

• Current RN license valid in Kentucky or a qualifying compact-state license
• Four years of ICU experience requested; candidates with less experience may be considered. At least one year of RN experience is required.
• At least two years of travel experience preferred, with prior travel contracts expected
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS certification required
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination is required
• Demonstrated competence in critical care assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, and care of patients with complex needs
• Holiday time-off requests are limited and subject to manager approval

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess critically ill patients, identify and prioritize care needs, develop and implement individualized plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide safe medication administration and coordinate nursing care with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and manage cardiac and other critical care infusions, adapting care to changes in patient condition.
• Provide nursing care involving ventilators, central lines, chest tubes, wound vacs, and other critical care equipment and therapies.
• Support care for patients experiencing multisystem organ failure or trauma, advocating for patient safety, dignity, and individual preferences.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues, and contribute to a collaborative, evidence-based critical care environment.

Apply now for this travel ICU RN opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.