Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Frankfort, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
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/Certifications:

  • Active nursing license in good standing (KY or Compact license required at submission)
  • BLS required
  • ACLS required
  • Current NIH certification (must be renewed annually)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: ICU (Unit 650)
• Number of Beds: 10
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 or 3:1
• Staffing: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNC), RNs, 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 Culture & Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy or gray scrubs
• Communication: Use of GroupMe for team communication and celebrations
• Team Environment:

  • Unit has several travelers who frequently extend contracts due to excellent teamwork and supportive staff
  • Fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
  • Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with providers
• Recognition:

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

This position offers a supportive ICU environment with advanced technology and a collaborative team culture, ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in Kentucky.