ICU – RN

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Job ID: 898022

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,266.12

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location

Lexington, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Develop and prioritize patient problem lists and individualized care plans in coordination with the inter-professional team, patient, and family.
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice; recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated care provided by other team members.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team.
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on applicable computer systems and applications.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous nursing experience, with CVICU experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience with evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives in an ICU or critical care setting.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a dynamic critical care environment that values nursing excellence, clinical autonomy, and a holistic, patient-centered approach to care.
• Work within a collaborative, inter-professional team culture that supports professional growth and evidence-based practice.

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