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

13-week Travel ICU RN (Neuro ICU) in Lexington, Lexington, KY 40503 — must have 2+ years ICU/neuro experience, an active RN license (KY or compact), and ACLS/BLS. Join a collaborative critical care team delivering advanced neuro critical care and ICU nursing services.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Lexington, KY 40503 — travel nursing job in Kentucky
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026
• Shift: Night shifts, 3 x 12-hour (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: 3-4 weekend shifts per month (Friday or Saturday night)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1–2 (neuro critical care/ICU nurse ratios)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse, W2

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience with strong neuro/neuro ICU background
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Registered Nurse license in Kentucky or compact state (RN)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• EPIC electronic charting/EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references required
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Neuro ICU experience must be clearly noted in work history

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality critical care nursing to adult patients with acute and subacute neurological and surgical conditions
• Manage airways and care for ventilated patients; support arterial lines, central lines, and IV drips
• Interpret ABGs and cardiac dysrhythmias; titrate IV sedation and vasoactive drips
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and complex neuro critical care needs
• Utilize specialized neuro ICU equipment: EVDs, lumbar drains, CRRT, Arctic Sun, ventilators, BIS monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, case management, and social services
• Float to other ICU or telemetry units as needed while maintaining appropriate patient ratios
• Document care accurately using EPIC electronic medical records
• Participate in orientation, unit-based training, and ongoing education modules for travel nurses

Experience Lexington’s friendly community, scenic horse country, and vibrant culture while advancing your career as a travel nurse in neuro critical care. This ICU nursing position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in Kentucky.

Apply now: Submit your resume, RN license, certifications, and two references to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact in critical care nursing!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.