ICU Registered Nurse
Frankfort, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position in Frankfort, KY, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• 10-bed ICU unit within a 173-bed acute care, Magnet®-designated hospital in Frankfort, KY
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratios of 2:1 or 3:1
• Unit staffing includes Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNCs), RNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs
• Equipment used includes Philips Telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, ventilators, and glucometers
• Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
• Floating may be required to PCU, 3rd floor, or ED
• Procedures performed on unit include telemetry monitoring, BiPap, therapeutic phlebotomy, and physician-led paracentesis
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in good standing required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (must be certified annually)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Skills required: CPAP/BiPap management, port access, and therapeutic phlebotomy
• Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusions, and ventilators
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Navy or gray scrubs required
• The unit is supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers
• GroupMe is used for team communication, questions, and staff recognition
• The unit regularly hosts traveling nurses, many of whom have extended their contracts
• Team recognition includes bi-weekly unit prizes, Daisy Nominations, and inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
• The facility has received Magnet® designation for nursing excellence and is accredited by The Joint Commission