Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care
Somerset, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Acute Care RN – Special Care Nursery Job in Somerset, KY

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Somerset, Kentucky (ZIP 42503): join a supportive acute care team in a special care nursery and provide compassionate neonatal care for vulnerable newborns. Somerset offers a welcoming community setting in south-central Kentucky, making it an appealing location for travel nurses seeking meaningful clinical experience and a positive local atmosphere. If you’re looking for travel nursing jobs in Kentucky that offer hands-on experience, strong clinical collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, this 13-week assignment is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Location: Somerset, KY 42503
• Setting: Acute care special care nursery
• Employment Type: Travel RN assignment
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift Coverage: 2 weekend shifts per month
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
• Start Date: September 21, 2026

RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level II nursery or higher
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Required certifications: NRP, STABLE, and BLS
• Experience providing neonatal care for full-term, early-term, and pre-term infants
• Ability to support Mother/Baby postpartum float assignments as needed
• Comfort working in a Meditech/GE Centricity environment preferred
• Strong teamwork, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care in a special care nursery environment
• Support infants requiring treatment for NAS/NOWS, TTN, IV antibiotics, bubble CPAP, and OG/NG feeds
• Monitor patient status and maintain safe, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in deliveries and be prepared to initiate and run NRP resuscitation when needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the clinical team to support excellent neonatal outcomes
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional patient care environment
• Follow facility protocols, safety standards, and best practices in acute care nursing

Apply now to take the next step in your travel RN career and join a dedicated healthcare team in Somerset, Kentucky.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.