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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week travel ICU assignment in Frankfort, KY, requiring a KY or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

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

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in good standing, currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (must be certified annually)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience with CPaP/BiPAP management, port access, and therapeutic phlebotomy required
• Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusions, and ventilators
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Hospital holds Magnet® designation for nursing excellence and is accredited by The Joint Commission
• Unit is fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers
• Navy or gray scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Unit actively recognizes staff and patients through bi-weekly prizes, Daisy nominations, and inclusion in hospital celebrations
• The unit has a strong track record of retaining travelers who extend contracts