ICU Registered Nurse
Frankfort, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity - Frankfort, Kentucky

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience in a hospital setting
• Licenses: Must have an active Kentucky or Compact nursing license at submission
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required
  • NIH Certification (must be certified annually)

Unit Information

• Unit: 650, Main Building
• Number of Beds: 10
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 and 3:1
• Staffing: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNC), RNs, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Externs
• Equipment: Philips Telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, ventilators, glucometer
• Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
• Scheduling: Every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts
• Floating Policy: May float to PCU, 3rd floor, or Emergency Department (ED)

Skills & Procedures

• Requested Skills:

  • CPap and BiPap management
  • Port access
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy
• Advanced Skills Preferred:

  • Chest tubes
  • NG tubes
  • Wound vac
  • Drains
  • Post-dialysis assessment
  • Central lines
  • Blood transfusion
  • Ventilator management
• Procedures Performed on Unit:

  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Paracentesis (physician-led)
  • BiPap
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress Code: Navy or gray scrubs
• Communication: Utilizes GroupMe for team communication and celebrations
• Team: Unit includes several travelers who have extended contracts due to excellent teamwork and supportive staff
• Support: Fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Collaboration: Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers
• Recognition:

  • Daisy Award nominations
  • Staff and hospital celebrations
  • Bi-weekly unit prizes for exceptional teamwork and patient care

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs looking for a supportive and well-equipped unit with a collaborative team environment.