Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,900 to $2,100 per week in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse – ICU | Lexington, KY | 13 Weeks Contract

ICU nursing is where clinical expertise, quick thinking, and compassion come together. When patients are at their most vulnerable, they need an RN who can recognize subtle changes, make confident decisions, and stay calm when every second matters.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to join a dedicated critical-care team in Lexington, KY. If high-acuity nursing is where you thrive, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN – ICU)
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 1 Year
• Weekly Pay:$1,900 to $2,100

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients
• Perform detailed head-to-toe assessments and continuously monitor patients for changes in condition
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, neurological status, and other critical indicators
• Monitor hemodynamic status and recognize subtle changes requiring prompt intervention
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized critical-care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Manage central lines, arterial lines, drains, catheters, and other critical-care devices
• Provide care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
• Monitor continuous medication infusions and titrate therapies according to provider orders and facility protocols
• Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions promptly
• Respond to codes, rapid responses, and other clinical emergencies
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with bedside procedures and critical-care interventions
• Provide appropriate pain, sedation, and comfort management
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and ongoing care
• Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, CNAs, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based critical-care initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU/critical-care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of critical-care nursing principles and advanced patient monitoring
• Experience caring for ventilated, high-acuity, and medically complex patients
• Experience with central lines, arterial lines, invasive monitoring, and complex medication infusions preferred
• Strong understanding of emergency response and critical-care interventions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and assessment skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-acuity environment
• Comfortable working night shifts