Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,310 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a 19-bed Neuro ICU position in Lexington, KY, with strong ICU experience required and Neuro ICU experience strongly preferred.

Details

• 19-bed Neuro ICU unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes CVA, neurosurgical, carotid surgery and stent, stroke, surgical post-op, cardiac interventions, sepsis, general surgery, and complex critical care patients
• Supports a comprehensive stroke program
• 12-hour night shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
• 14-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in KY or a compact state currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation
• Minimum of 1–2 years of staff ICU experience prior to traveling
• Recent acute/critical care travel experience required
• Strong Neuro ICU experience strongly preferred; experienced ICU nurses with neuro patient care experience will also be considered
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Current professional references from leadership (unit manager, coordinator, or director) required for consideration
• MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, treatment implementation, patient and family education, discharge facilitation, and participation in quality improvement activities
• Clinical practice is evidence-based and guided by hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines
• Care coordination is conducted in collaboration with an inter-professional team

American Traveler Job ID #P-724282. 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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