Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Lexington, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Lexington, KY (40503). Join a leading healthcare facility in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, renowned for its supportive medical community and state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU). This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide critical care while enjoying Lexington’s vibrant downtown, scenic horse country, and welcoming atmosphere.

ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Lexington, Kentucky 40503
• Unit: 2B North ICU (Neuro Intensive Care Unit)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: March 16, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 3-4 weekend shifts per month (Friday or Saturday night)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1-2
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020 - $2070

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience, with strong Neuro ICU background
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Proficient in airway management, ventilated patient care, central and arterial line management, IV drips, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Two professional nursing references

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to critically ill adults in a Neuro ICU setting
• Manage patients with acute and subacute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, craniotomies, carotid stents, seizures, meningitis, encephalopathy, post-cardiac arrest, sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ failure, and post-surgical needs
• Perform and monitor advanced critical care procedures: ventilator management, EVD and lumbar drain care, CRRT, Arctic Sun, and titration of IV vasopressors and sedation
• Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, manage IV drips, and provide continuous IV sedation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Float to other ICU or telemetry units as needed, maintaining safe patient ratios
• Maintain strict infection prevention and isolation protocols
• Accurately document all nursing care in Epic EMR

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Lexington, Kentucky, and make a difference in critical care nursing!

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