Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Health Lexington

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 3-4 weekend shifts per month (Friday or Saturday night)
• Strong Neuro experience required
• Previous travel experience required
• Required certifications: NIHSS, ACLS, BLS
• Skills and experience in:

  • Airway management
  • Management of vented patients
  • Arterial line (Artline) management (preferred for ER)
  • Management of dysrhythmias
  • Central line management
  • Management of IV drips
  • Isolation precautions
  • Triage skills (ER/ER Holding only)
  • Computerized documentation
  • Nurse to patient ratios 1:1-2+
  • NIH stroke scale (NIH)
  • Interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias
  • Continuous IV sedation and titration of IV vasopressors
  • Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with femoral-popliteal bypasses (fempops), carotid endarterectomies (CEAs), post thoracic surgeries, post craniotomies, and neurosurgeries
• Minimum 1.5+ years of recent experience

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be within 1 year of start unless otherwise stated)
• State Nursing License (Primary Source Verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as required by specialty
• Pass/Fail EKG Test (for Med Surg/Tele, Tele, and ICU units)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, EFM)

Background and Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required
• HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• State-specific abuse registry check for Home Health specialties (KY)
• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical)
• Employment application required

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing Online (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for all clinical candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (basic or advanced depending on specialty/unit)
• Skills checklist (unit specific, updated annually)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (annual) with accepted mask types; waiver process available for failed fit tests
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination acceptable for non-clinical)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Baseline TB risk assessment within 90 days of start, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required; declinations not accepted
• Hepatitis B - surface antibody titer, series, or declination required
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required; declinations not accepted
• Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required; facility-specific exemption form must be completed

Facility Specific Requirements

• Badge photo required (clear, no filters, solid background, shoulders up)
• Respiratory fit test waiver process for failed fit tests (medical or religious reasons only)
• Flu and COVID exemption forms accepted if approved by agency

Additional Notes

• Candidate must have previous travel experience
• Nurse to patient ratios typically 1:1 to 1:2+
• Unit-specific certification and competency requirements may apply; verify with unit descriptions

This position is ideal for experienced neuro-focused RNs with strong critical care skills and travel experience looking for a 13-week contract in Lexington, KY.