ICU Registered Nurse
Frankfort, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity in Frankfort, KY — 13-week assignment at a Magnet-designated acute care hospital. Join an award-winning critical care team as a Travel ICU RN serving Central Kentucky with easy access to Louisville and Lexington. Immediate need for experienced critical care nurses who value teamwork and nursing excellence.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Frankfort, KY (Zip: 40601) — local Kentucky nursing jobs & travel nurse opportunity
• Facility: 173-bed acute care hospital (Magnet-designated)
• Unit: ICU (10 beds) — critical care / intensive care unit
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: March 16, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), three shifts per week, every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1570–$1650
• On-Site Position: travel nurse/onsite RN role

ICU RN Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU / critical care nurse experience in a hospital setting
• Active RN license in Kentucky or compact state (Registered Nurse)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be completed annually)
• Preferred experience: chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusion, ventilators
• Ability to float to PCU, 3rd floor, or ED as needed (flexible nursing assignments)
• Required uniform: navy or gray scrubs

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in a 2:1 or 3:1 patient ratio environment
• Manage and monitor clinical equipment including Philips telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, ventilators, and glucometers
• Perform advanced nursing procedures: CPAP/BiPAP management, port access, therapeutic phlebotomy, telemetry interpretation, and post-dialysis assessment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — Clinical Nurse Coordinators, RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and clinical educators — to support patient outcomes
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse (electronic health record experience preferred)
• Engage in unit recognition programs, staff development, and positive workplace culture (GroupMe used for staff communication)

This travel nurse role is ideal for experienced ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking short-term travel nursing assignments in Kentucky. Enjoy life in Frankfort—Kentucky's capital—while working in a Magnet hospital that supports professional growth and celebrates nursing excellence.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU RN in Frankfort, KY. Submit your resume and current RN license to be considered for this competitive nursing job. Join our healthcare team today!

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