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

Job Title

Travel RN – CCU / ICU (Night Shift)

Location

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours per Week | Projected Start: 08/31/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed ICU/CCU unit with patient ratios of 2:1, occasionally 3:1
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including Impella, GE monitors, temporary pacemakers, EKOS, IABP, Arctic Sun, and hemodynamic monitoring devices
• Assist with and support procedures including central line insertions and dialysis catheter insertions
• Accurately document patient care and clinical data using the Meditech documentation system
• Float in rotation with core staffing as needed per unit floating policy
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including medical technologists and patient care technicians based on census

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/CCU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Proficiency with critical care equipment and hemodynamic monitoring
• Strong critical thinking skills and self-motivated work ethic
• Compliance with dress code: scrubs in any color (no denim, capris, or camouflage)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification
• Prior experience with Meditech electronic documentation system
• Experience with specialty devices such as Impella, IABP, EKOS, or Arctic Sun

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-oriented ICU/CCU environment that offers scheduling flexibility and a supportive mix of experienced staff across shifts
• Work in a unit recognized for compassionate care initiatives and a culture that values its nursing team