Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced LTAC ICU travel nurse for the LTAC hospital unit. You will deliver comprehensive ICU care to patients with ARDS, sepsis, CHF, and complex wounds, including ventilator management and advanced cardiac monitoring.

Position requires an active KY license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and 2+ years LTACH/ICU experience. Night rotations and a travel-first mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in KY (compact or regular)

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU-level care in LTAC setting, including ventilator management
• Monitor and manage critical conditions such as ARDS, sepsis, CHF, GI bleeds, CVA, renal failure
• Administer IV therapies (antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, thrombolytics, continuous sedation)
• Operate in 1:4 to 1:5 patient ratios on LTAC ICU unit
• Rotating 3x12 and 4x12 night shifts; 84 hours per two-week period

Skills

Active KY RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

LTACH experience

ICU experience

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Ventilation weaning

Arterial line management

Femoral popliteal bypass care

Vent training for home

Two professional references

Driver's license

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
• MS/Tele or ICU experience preferred
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Skilled in arterial line management, femoral popliteal bypass care, and vent training for home preferred
• Two professional references required, including one Charge or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
• Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address

Responsibilities

• Work in the LTAC ICU unit of a long-term acute care hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Night shift schedule rotating between 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• 84 hours per two-week pay period on a 36/48 rotating schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Provide comprehensive ICU-level care within an LTAC setting, including ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and complex wound care
• Manage patients with conditions such as ARDS, sepsis, CHF, GI bleeds, CVA, and renal failure
• Administer IV therapies including antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, thrombolytics, and continuous IV sedation
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered, must be requested upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor holiday for every holiday period
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Assignment confirmation must be signed within 24 hours of an offer
• Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after working one year before becoming eligible to return

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-735281

Open Positions: 1