Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,509 per week in Elizabethtown, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,509 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Critical Care Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 3x12, Third Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum years of experience required: none specified; CRRT and/or IABP experience preferred License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the applicable state Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and/or Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) experience Description: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person. The focus is on creating a caring environment aimed at healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, current research, 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 collaborative relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. Responsibilities include coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities. This includes provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. Facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge activities is also required. Education for patient and family centered around their needs is part of the role. Care coordination and individualized treatment planning are essential duties. A comprehensive assessment is performed and documented according to scope of practice and policies/procedures. Consideration of the patient’s culture, age, and developmental level is critical. Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints is necessary. Obtaining health information from family or others is performed as needed. Objective and subjective data is collected and verified. The RN develops a prioritized problem list based on inter-professional team input. Actions and interventions are designed relevant to the patient’s culture and age. Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with the patient and family. Patient care therapies and procedures are implemented in accordance with policies and guidelines. Procedures, treatments, and processes are explained to patients and families. Initiative is taken to alleviate patient stress and discomfort. Changes in patient condition are recognized, responded to, and communicated appropriately. Ongoing assessments are conducted and documented following established standards. Tasks are delegated appropriately, and oversight of team members is provided. The accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care is monitored. Educational needs of patients regarding prioritized problems are identified and addressed. The discharge process is facilitated by executing discharge orders timely and providing appropriate teaching. Input into patient/nurse assignments is given considering staffing and acuity. Active participation in unit-based activities supporting values and priorities is expected. A positive group dynamic and healing environment is promoted through actions. Nursing excellence is assured according to accepted standards and evidence-based practice. Participation in quality improvement activities and monitoring of documentation is necessary. A holistic perspective regarding patient care is maintained.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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