ICU Registered Nurse ( Travel )

Job Title: Travel Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract 
Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years recent ICU experience

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ICU team in Lexington, KY. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in critical care with neuro experience. The RN will provide high-acuity patient care, monitor and interpret life-supporting equipment, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill adult patients in a fast-paced ICU environment.

• Manage airway including intubation support and suctioning, with proficiency in ventilator management.

• Interpret and act on abnormal ABG results and dysrhythmias.

• Administer and titrate continuous IV sedation and vasoactive IV drips (e.g., vasopressors).

• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central venous catheters, and other invasive lines.

• Recognize signs of deterioration and respond quickly to emergent situations.

• Follow isolation precautions and infection control protocols.

• Document all assessments, interventions, and changes in condition using computerized charting systems (EMR).

• Apply triage skills (when applicable for ER/ER Holding).

• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and failure with a nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:1–2+.

• Provide care under NIH Stroke Protocols as necessary.

• Communicate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the state of Kentucky (or compact state license).

• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent ICU experience in a hospital setting.

• BLS and ACLS certifications (required).

• NIH Stroke Scale Certification 

• Proficiency in interpretation of dysrhythmias and ABGs.

• Experience with IV titration, sedation, central lines, and arterial line management.

• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Artline management and triage skills for Emergency Room (ER) or ER Holding Unit experience.

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and computerized documentation.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Shifts: Nights

• Competitive compensation based on experience