Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Frankfort, KY

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.

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