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

Why Join Us Join a well-supported unit with dedicated leadership including a director, manager, and clinical educator, as well as strong interdisciplinary collaboration — a unit where travelers frequently extend their contracts due to exceptional teamwork. Work within a Magnet-designated, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility recognized for nursing excellence, staff celebrations, bi-weekly unit recognition prizes, and Daisy Award nominations.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601!

Job Title

Travel RN – ICU (Nights)

Location

Frankfort, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (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
• Operate and monitor equipment including Philips Telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, ventilators, and glucometers
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including telemetry monitoring, BiPap management, therapeutic phlebotomy, and paracentesis (physician-led)
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse electronic health record system
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including CNCs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs
• Float as needed to PCU, 3rd floor, or ED per unit floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a hospital setting
• Active RN license in Kentucky or a valid Compact nursing license in good standing
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be certified annually)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CPap/BiPap management and port access
• Proficiency with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, central lines, blood transfusions, ventilators, and post-dialysis assessment
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse documentation system

Why Join Us

• Join a well-supported unit with dedicated leadership including a director, manager, and clinical educator, as well as strong interdisciplinary collaboration — a unit where travelers frequently extend their contracts due to exceptional teamwork
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility recognized for nursing excellence, staff celebrations, bi-weekly unit recognition prizes, and Daisy Award nominations