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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring 2+ years of ICU experience, ACLS/NIH certifications, and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• ICU setting within a regional medical center
• Patient ratio of 1:2, though ratios may fluctuate with census
• Meditech EMR in use
• Night shift schedule: 7p–7:30a on a rotating 36/48 schedule (3x12 one week, 4x12 the following week)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required — must be in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• Current certifications required: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of current ICU experience required
• Valid Driver's License with address matching permanent address required
• Two professional references required: at least one Charge Nurse or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
• Middle name required for consideration (or confirmation that no middle name exists)

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Rotating 36/48 schedule is mandatory; inability to accept this schedule may result in cancellation
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered, but must be presented upfront — no changes will be accepted after submission
• Must be available to work at least one major or one minor holiday during the assignment
• Travelers who have worked within this health system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be placed on the same shift or unit
• Orientation is conducted on a bi-weekly basis