ICU Travel Nurse

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks an experienced National Internal Traveler RN to provide direct clinical patient care within their scope of practice. The role emphasizes independent, high-quality care and ongoing professional development in dynamic hospital environments.

The position requires 2+ years of RN experience in medical/surgical, telemetry, ICU, ED, OR, or related areas, with an ADN or Nursing Diploma and active RN license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in medical/surgical, telemetry, ICU, ED, OR, or related specialty
• ADN or Nursing Diploma required
• Current unencumbered RN license in state of practice or compact state
• Current BLS certification
• Certifications may be required by the facility based on specialty and assignment
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care ensuring patient comfort
• Anticipate and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel in patient care
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup and use (IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices)
• Initiate emergency measures including CPR and injury prevention
• Assist with patient care tasks such as drainage management, ambulation, and hygiene

Skills

RN patient care

BLS certified

Adaptability

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

ADN or Nursing Diploma

BSN preferred

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a National Internal Traveler RN, you will be a direct clinical registered nurse providing independent patient care within your scope of practice. Daily, you will utilize your advanced patient care skills, continuously enhancing your nursing knowledge, skills, and behaviors through education and involvement beyond basic job requirements. Success in this role requires exceptional clinical expertise, strong adaptability, a proactive approach to professional development, and a steadfast commitment to independent, high-quality patient care in dynamic settings.

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

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Job Requirements

Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as registered nurse in specialty area(s)(e.g., medical/surgical, telemetry, intensive care, emergency department, operating room, post-anesthesia recovery, pediatrics, maternal-child health)
• ADN or Nursing Diploma
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS.)
• Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state licenseand other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies.
• Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Where You'll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.