Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 99,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 15-week travel assignment in Kentucky. You will provide bedside care in a fast-paced ICU, with 12-hour night shifts (3 days per week) totaling 36 hours weekly, starting Sep 27, 2026.

The role offers competitive pay of up to $2,182 per week, plus stipends for lodging and meals, with local pay options and comprehensive benefits through American Traveler. Must have active KY license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, 2+ years ICU, and Epic EMR experience.

Qualifications

Active KY or Compact RN license required.
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Minimum 2 years of acute ICU RN experience required.
Epic EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide bedside care in a fast-paced ICU.
Participate in quality, safety, and service improvements.
Educate patients and families and support discharge planning.
Mentor and precept staff while delegating tasks as needed.

Skills

ICU nursing

Acute care

Critical care

Education

Nursing Diploma or ASN

Tools

Epic EMR

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Travel RN - ICU

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 27, 2026

Length

15 weeks

Openings

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 experienced ICU RN with acute critical care background to provide bedside care in a fast-paced intensive care unit.

Details

Hospital-based 32-bed ICU (3 East/3 Central) using a primary care nurse model with resource nurse support
Patient population includes neuro/neurosurgical, renal (CRRT), cardiac (including balloon pumps), and respiratory/ventilator patients
Requires ability to read tele strips and titrate medications including pressors and vasoactive drips
Uses Zoll and Nihon Kohden bedside monitors and CRRT Prismax equipment
Epic EMR charting
Night shift, 645p-715a, every other weekend
36 hours/week, 12-hour shifts, 3 days/week

Requirements

Active KY or Compact RN license required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Minimum 2 years of acute ICU RN experience required
Epic EMR experience required
Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required

Additional Information

Responsible for full nursing process including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation for assigned patients
Provides patient and family education and supports discharge planning
Mentors and precepts staff while delegating tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel
Participates in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives under a Practice Governance model
Galaxy blue scrub color required, not provided by facility
Local candidates accepted with local rate applying

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,182/wk

Assignment Total (15 Weeks)

$32,730

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$113,464

Weekly Wages

$936/wk

Regular Hours

$26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,182/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,016 - $2,182. The $2,182 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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