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

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40503!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Critical Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Third Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: No experience required License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - Accept responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations. - Practice effective, clear, and respectful communication (both verbal and written) and demonstrate attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language. - Collaborate, respect, and cooperate with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team. - Warmly, personally, and professionally greet all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary. - Show an understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications or the ability to be trained. - Assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients. Description: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person. The focus is on creating a caring environment centered on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research, as well as hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. The RN coordinates, ensures, and provides direct patient care activities on the unit. Responsibilities include provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities is also essential. Provision of patient and family-centered education is a key task. Care coordination and individualized treatment planning are performed as applicable. The RN performs and documents a comprehensive assessment in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policies and procedures. Cultural, age, and developmental considerations are a priority during assessments. Patient risk factors and presenting complaints are identified effectively. Objective and subjective health information is collected. Verification of initial admission assessments is conducted if applicable. A problem list is developed, prioritizing patient needs based on inter-professional collaboration. Actions and interventions are designed relevant to the patient’s culture and age. Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with the patient and family. Therapies and procedures are fully implemented within the scope of practice. Communication of procedures, treatments, and processes to patients and families is essential. Actions to alleviate patient stress and discomfort are initiated. Changes in patient condition are recognized, responded to, and communicated appropriately. Ongoing assessment and response to procedures and therapies are conducted and documented. Tasks are delegated appropriately, and team members are overseen in patient care activities. Accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care are monitored. Educational needs of patients are identified and addressed based on priority problems. The RN facilitates the discharge process by executing orders in a timely manner. Input into patient/nurse assignments is provided, considering staffing and patient acuity. Active participation in unit-based activities in support of organizational values is encouraged. A positive group dynamic and healing environment are promoted. Nursing excellence is assured in accordance with accepted standards and evidence-based practices. Active participation in quality improvement activities is required. A holistic perspective regarding patient care is utilized.

About Cynet Health

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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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

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