Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,802 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Frankfort, Kentucky.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – ICU (Night Shift)

Location

Frankfort, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed ICU with patient ratios of 2:1 to 3:1
• Perform and monitor telemetry, BiPAP/CPAP management, therapeutic phlebotomy, and port access
• Operate and manage ventilators, Philips telemetry systems, Baxter pumps, and glucometers
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse electronic health records system
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including CNCs, RNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs
• Float as needed to PCU, 3rd floor, or the Emergency Department per unit policy

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kentucky or a valid Compact nursing license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a hospital setting
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be recertified annually)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, and surgical drains
• Proficiency with central lines, blood transfusions, ventilator management, and post-dialysis assessment
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse documentation platform

Why Join Us

• Join a supportive, award-recognized ICU team within a Magnet-designated, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility known for nursing excellence and strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Work alongside experienced staff in a unit that consistently attracts travelers who choose to extend their contracts due to exceptional teamwork, full leadership support, and a positive unit culture

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #754254. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others