Travel ICU RN - $2,324 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St Matthews, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Intensive Care Unit position specializing in neurologic critical care, requiring an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 20-bed ICU specializing in neurologic care, including stroke, neurosurgery, CRRT, and hypothermia protocols
• Care for post-TNK and mechanical thrombectomy stroke patients as well as EVDs
• Also treat medical patients including esophagectomies, DKA, and GI bleeds
• Typical patient ratio is 1:2
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts per week

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination for ICU patients
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities along with patient and family-centered education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and delegate tasks appropriately to team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-741853. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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