Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,809 per week

TotalMed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 4,232,000 - 6,598,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking an ICU Travel Nurse to join our team in Lexington, KY for a 12-week travel assignment. The ICU RN will work 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week, starting 11/02/2026, focusing on high-acuity patient care and rapid assessment.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of recent acute care experience and hold ACLS and BLS. The role involves documenting care, coordinating with physicians, and supporting families; travel requirements and tax-free stipend apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an ICU setting.
• Document and provide physician-directed care and update care plans.
• Educate and support patient families; coordinate with care team.

Skills

ICU RN

Travel Nurse

Night Shift

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Job Description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Overview

We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Lexington, KY. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.

Tasks

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.

Physical Requirements

ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements

ACLS, BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Compensation

TotalMed RN Job ID #1517155. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1