Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,651 per week

Thrive Staffing

  • Frankfort, KY
  • Today
  • $1,651 Per Week

Highlights

We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. Preferred experience with: chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, post-dialysis assessments, central lines, blood transfusions, ventilators.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFrankfort, KY

Description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Specifics

  • Number of Beds: 10
  • Patient Ratios: 2:1, 3:1
  • Available Staff: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNC), RNs, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Externs
  • Type of Equipment: Philips Telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, Ventilators, glucometer
  • Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
  • Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts
  • Floating Policy: May float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 3rd floor, or Emergency Department (ED)

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in an ICU setting
  • Active nursing license in good standing (KY/Compact license)
  • BLS and ACLS certifications are required

Required Skills

  • CPAP and BiPAP management
  • Port access and therapeutic phlebotomy
  • Preferred experience with: chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, post-dialysis assessments, central lines, blood transfusions, ventilators

Procedures Performed on Unit

  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Paracentesis (physician led)
  • BiPAP
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy

Additional Information

The unit is home to several travelers who have extended their contracts due to excellent teamwork and supportive staff. Strong communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams are highly valued.

Dress Code

Required uniform: Navy or gray scrubs.

Awards and Recognition

  • Daisy Nominations
  • Participation in staff and hospital celebrations
  • Bi-weekly unit prizes for recognition of exceptional teamwork and patient care

Location

Frankfort, KY

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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19028236. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

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