CCU RN
Lexington, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CCU/ICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and active KY or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care CCU (Medical/Surgical ICU) unit with 12 beds
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, with 6 weekends per schedule period
• Floating required
• EPIC EMR used
• Self-scheduling available
• Titration of drips required, including sedation and cardiac medications
• Charge nurse present on each shift and does not take an assignment
• Hospitalist/intensivist in-house 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy present on the same floor, with RNs managing vents and BiPap when RT is unavailable
• Tele/Monitor Techs present on unit; RNs required to read their own telemetry strips
• No call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required, no pending certifications accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• BSN not required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Medical/Surgical ICU setting
• Manage titratable drips including sedation and cardiac medications
• Troubleshoot and assist with ventilators and BiPap equipment when RT is not present
• Read and interpret own telemetry strips
• 3 shifts of unit/department specific orientation provided
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required for 3 winter holidays
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply