Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Lexington, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neuro ICU position in Lexington, KY, requiring BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications with strong neuro experience preferred.

Details

• 19-bed Neurosurgical ICU (2B Neuro ICU) in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes CVA, neurosurgical, carotid surgery, carotid stent, surgical post-op, cardiac interventions, sepsis, general surgery, and complex critical care patients
• Unit supports a comprehensive stroke program for patients requiring critical care placement
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
• 3–4 weekend shifts per month required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY RN license or a current compact RN license
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation
• Minimum required education: ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• Strong neuro ICU experience preferred
• Must provide MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, care coordination, patient and family education, discharge planning, and ongoing documentation using the nursing process
• Delegates and oversees tasks performed by other team members in alignment with the plan of care
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing
• Promotes a healing environment and nursing excellence through evidence-based practice and collaborative team dynamics