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

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse in Pikeville, KY. Night-shift critical care RN role (12-hour nights) for an 8-week travel assignment starting May 4, 2026 — ICU experience and travel nursing background required.

Job Details

• Location: Pikeville, KY 41501 — Travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky; enjoy a welcoming Appalachian community and outdoor recreation.
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (Critical Care)
• Unit: Critical Care (ICU) – 3 May Critical Care Unit
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: June 27, 2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour night shifts (Night Shift, ICU RN)
• Hours per Week: 48 hours (4 x 12-hour shifts)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010 (Competitive pay for travel nursing in Kentucky)

Required Qualifications (ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

• Active RN license (must be eligible to practice in Kentucky)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience (5 years preferred) — critical care nursing experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• ACLS certification (required within 90 days of start; must be completed before orientation ends)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (required within 90 days of start; must be completed before orientation ends)
• EKG/Arrhythmia Interpretation Test
• TNCC certification preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities (Critical Care RN)

• Provide direct, comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), including airway management, ventilator support, pain management, and post-operative care
• Perform thorough assessments and re-assessments; maintain accurate documentation of patient histories, conditions, treatments, and responses
• Administer medications, specialized IV drips, titratable infusions, and transfusion therapy; manage invasive monitoring equipment
• Assist with and perform specialized procedures; operate advanced ICU equipment and monitors
• Lead and respond to Code Blue and rapid response situations in designated areas
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case management) to deliver coordinated critical care
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and clinical status; involve them in care planning
• Supervise, mentor, and support other healthcare staff as a clinical resource and team leader
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development
• Adhere to infection control practices, patient safety standards, and hospital policies at all times

Why join this travel nursing opportunity? This role is ideal for an experienced ICU RN or critical care nurse seeking travel nurse jobs in Kentucky, hands-on ICU practice, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Apply now: Submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Pikeville, KY. Join our healthcare team today and advance your critical care nursing career.

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