Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Position status: On Hold

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

$2,310.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Neuro ICU position in Lexington, KY, with strong neuro experience preferred and night shift availability required.

Details

• 19-bed Neurosurgical ICU (2B North ICU) treating CVA, neurosurgical, carotid surgery, carotid stent, stroke, sepsis, cardiac intervention, and complex surgical post-op patients
• Supports a comprehensive stroke program for critical care placement
• Night shift: 7p–7a, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
• Requires 3–4 weekend shifts per month
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a staff ICU role prior to traveling
• Recent acute/critical care travel experience required
• Strong Neuro ICU experience highly preferred; experienced ICU nurses who have cared for neuro patients will be considered
• Current references from leadership (unit manager, coordinator, or director) required for consideration
• MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and direct patient care for critically ill neuro and surgical ICU patients
• Collaborates with an inter-professional team to coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and individualized treatment planning
• Provides patient and family education, including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI reduction
• Nursing practice is evidence-based and guided by hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines