Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Paducah, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Paducah, Kentucky

Join a fast-paced ICU travel nursing assignment in Paducah, KY, where your critical care skills can make an immediate impact on high-acuity patients. This Registered Nurse ICU job offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative Intensive Care Unit with advanced life-support technologies, including ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO.

Located in Paducah, Kentucky, this travel nursing opportunity also gives you access to a welcoming riverfront community, a charming downtown, and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Schedule: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Setting: 13-bed ICU with overflow capacity
• Location: Paducah, KY 42003
• Shift Notes: Every other weekend and holiday coverage may be required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state eligibility
• At least 1 year of RN experience required
• Critical care, stepdown, med/surg, or emergency department experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS required or obtained within required timeframe
• Dysrhythmia exam required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-acuity, rapidly changing situations

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-quality care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Complete comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Monitor hemodynamics and manage patients requiring advanced critical care support
• Care for patients using ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, and other life-support technologies
• Assist with central line care, chest tubes, transvenous or temporary pacing, and advanced respiratory modalities
• Administer medications safely, including critical care drips and conscious sedation support when needed
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families while serving as a dependable resource during complex care situations
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practices

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Paducah, Kentucky and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #518377. 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: ICU

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