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Job ID: 860167
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,747.94
Job Title
Travel RN – ICU (Night Shift)
Location
Frankfort, Kentucky
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed ICU with patient ratios of 2:1 to 3:1
- Perform and monitor telemetry, BiPAP/CPAP management, therapeutic phlebotomy, and port access
- Operate and manage ventilators, Philips telemetry systems, Baxter pumps, and glucometers
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse electronic health records system
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including CNCs, RNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs
- Float as needed to PCU, 3rd floor, or the Emergency Department per unit policy
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in Kentucky or a valid Compact nursing license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a hospital setting
- Current BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
- Current NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be recertified annually)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, and surgical drains
- Proficiency with central lines, blood transfusions, ventilator management, and post-dialysis assessment
- Familiarity with Meditech Expanse documentation platform
Why Join Us
- Join a supportive, award-recognized ICU team within a Magnet-designated, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility known for nursing excellence and strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Work alongside experienced staff in a unit that consistently attracts travelers who choose to extend their contracts due to exceptional teamwork, full leadership support, and a positive unit culture