ICU Registered Nurse
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Position

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in a 10-bed telemetry unit with patient ratios of 2:1 and 3:1. The unit uses Philips Telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, ventilators, and glucometers, with documentation via Meditech Expanse.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an Acute Care setting

Skills and Experience

• CPap and BiPap management
• Port access and therapeutic phlebotomy
• Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusions, and ventilators

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit staffing includes Clinical Nurse Coordinators, RNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Nurse Externs
• Scheduling: Every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts
• Floating may be required to Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 3rd floor, or Emergency Department (ED)
• Procedures performed: telemetry monitoring, physician-led paracentesis, BiPap, therapeutic phlebotomy
• Dress code: Navy or gray scrubs

Additional Information

• The unit fosters excellent teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration with providers
• Supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Communication and team engagement facilitated through GroupMe
• The unit has a strong culture of recognition including Daisy nominations and bi-weekly patient/staff awards
• Many travelers have extended contracts due to positive work environment and staff support

Facility Highlights

• 173-bed acute care hospital with Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Located centrally in Kentucky, approximately 50 miles from Louisville and 30 miles from Lexington