Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
22 days ago
Lexington
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 12/15/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Lexington, KY (40503). Join a leading healthcare facility in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, renowned for its supportive medical community and state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU). This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide critical care while enjoying Lexington’s vibrant downtown, scenic horse country, and welcoming atmosphere.\n \n\nICU RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Lexington, Kentucky 40503\n, • Unit: 2B North ICU (Neuro Intensive Care Unit)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse\n, • Start Date: December 15, 2025\n, • End Date: March 16, 2026\n, • Duration: 13-week contract\n, • Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Requirement: 3-4 weekend shifts per month (Friday or Saturday night)\n, • Patient Ratio: 1:1-2\n, • Charting System: Epic EMR\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020 - $2070\n\n\nICU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or compact state\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience, with strong Neuro ICU background\n, • Previous travel nurse experience required\n, • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS\n, • Proficient in airway management, ventilated patient care, central and arterial line management, IV drips, and dysrhythmia management\n, • Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems\n, • COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)\n, • Two professional nursing references\n\n\nICU RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver high-quality patient care to critically ill adults in a Neuro ICU setting\n, • Manage patients with acute and subacute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, craniotomies, carotid stents, seizures, meningitis, encephalopathy, post-cardiac arrest, sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ failure, and post-surgical needs\n, • Perform and monitor advanced critical care procedures: ventilator management, EVD and lumbar drain care, CRRT, Arctic Sun, and titration of IV vasopressors and sedation\n, • Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, manage IV drips, and provide continuous IV sedation\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams\n, • Float to other ICU or telemetry units as needed, maintaining safe patient ratios\n, • Maintain strict infection prevention and isolation protocols\n We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID #434048. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus