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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care UnitGHR Healthcare - PH Division • Lexington, KY, US
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

GHR Healthcare - PH Division • Lexington, KY, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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 : 01 / 12 / 2026
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Lexington, Kentucky\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Lexington, KY (40503). Join a leading healthcare facility in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, renowned for its supportive medical community and state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU). This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide critical care while enjoying Lexington’s vibrant downtown, scenic horse country, and welcoming atmosphere.\n

\n\nICU RN Job Details\n \n

  • Location : Lexington, Kentucky 40503\n
  • Unit : 2B North ICU (Neuro Intensive Care Unit)\n
  • Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse\n
  • Start Date : December 15, 2025\n
  • End Date : March 16, 2026\n
  • Duration : 13-week contract\n
  • Shift : 12-hour night shifts (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM), 3 shifts per week\n
  • Hours per Week : 36\n
  • Weekend Requirement : 3-4 weekend shifts per month (Friday or Saturday night)\n
  • Patient Ratio : 1 : 1-2\n
  • Charting System : Epic EMR\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $2020 - $2070\n
  • \n\nICU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n \n

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or compact state\n
  • Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience, with strong Neuro ICU background\n
  • Previous travel nurse experience required\n
  • Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS\n
  • Proficient in airway management, ventilated patient care, central and arterial line management, IV drips, and dysrhythmia management\n
  • Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems\n
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (medical / religious exemptions considered)\n
  • Two professional nursing references\n
  • \n\nICU RN Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver high-quality patient care to critically ill adults in a Neuro ICU setting\n
  • Manage patients with acute and subacute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, craniotomies, carotid stents, seizures, meningitis, encephalopathy, post-cardiac arrest, sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ failure, and post-surgical needs\n
  • Perform and monitor advanced critical care procedures : ventilator management, EVD and lumbar drain care, CRRT, Arctic Sun, and titration of IV vasopressors and sedation\n
  • Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, manage IV drips, and provide continuous IV sedation\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams\n
  • Float to other ICU or telemetry units as needed, maintaining safe patient ratios\n
  • Maintain strict infection prevention and isolation protocols\n
  • Accurately document all nursing care in Epic EMR\n
  • \n

    Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Lexington, Kentucky, and make a difference in critical care nursing!

    Benefits

    401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

    About GHR

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

    We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

    We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

    Equal Opportunity

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Planet Healthcare Job ID #434048. 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 : ICU

    About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

    professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

    uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

    compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

    cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

    advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

    consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

    learn more.

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