Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

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401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an ICU RN for a night shift travel assignment in Lexington, KY. Requires at least 1 year ICU experience, telemetry, ventilator care, and drip titration skills. Night shifts 3x12hrs, 36 hrs/wk, with EPIC EMR and 24/7 hospitalist support.

The role includes a 13-week assignment starting Sep 28, 2026, with no call or standby requirements and potential unit/floor floating as needed.

Qualifications

• Active KY or Compact RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year ICU experience required.
• Telemetry, ventilator care, and drip titration experience required.
• BSN not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Medical ICU environment.
• Collaborate with hospitalists/intensivists and respiratory therapists on rounds and patient care.
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts; self-scheduling for night shifts where applicable.
• Follow hospital policies and dress code (Galaxy Blue scrubs).

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Ventilator care

Drip titration management

ICU nursing experience

BLS & ACLS certifications

Education

RN license (KY or Compact)

Tools

EPIC EMR

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Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

Lexington, Kentucky

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 8 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and skill in ventilator management and drip titrations.

Details

• Medical ICU setting with 10 beds and a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift schedule with self-scheduling subject to change for balanced coverage
• Requires proficiency in telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and drip titrations including cardiac, sedation, and paralytic drips
• RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips
• Charge nurse present on each shift and typically takes a patient assignment
• Hospitalist/Intensivist and Respiratory Therapy staff available in the ICU 24/7
• Floating to other units/floors may be required
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6 week period
• Holiday coverage required for 2 summer and 3 winter holidays
• No call or standby requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR system

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Experience with telemetry, ventilator care, and drip titrations required
• BSN not required for this position
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Medical ICU environment
• Collaborate with in-house hospitalists/intensivists and respiratory therapists available around the clock
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Dress code requires Galaxy Blue scrubs
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

Pay

Overview

$2,002/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,026

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$104,104

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$756/wk

Regular Hours

$21.00 x 36 hours/wk = $756

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,002/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,802 - $2,002. The $2,002 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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