Travel ICU RN - $2,318 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing 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: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: United States
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract: 13-Week Travel Assignment
Shift: Varies by Facility

Job Overview

We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment. As a travel nurse, you'll use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and strong clinical judgment to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while working alongside an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions accurately and safely.
• Monitor patient progress and promptly recognize and respond to changes in condition.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Delegate patient care tasks appropriately while ensuring quality and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote a culture of patient safety and excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) required.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous acute care nursing experience.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

• Adaptable and eager to learn new clinical environments.
• A strong critical thinker with sound clinical judgment.
• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• An effective communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible travel assignments nationwide
• Supportive and collaborative clinical teams
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical experience
• Professional growth and career development
• Potential contract extension opportunities

Apply today and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance