Travel ICU Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an ICU position requiring strong neuro experience, previous travel experience, and night shift availability.

• ICU setting within a hospital environment
• Neurosurgical and multi-system patient population, including post-craniotomy, post-thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, fempops, and CEA patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2+
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• 3–4 weekend shifts per month (Friday or Saturday nights)

• Active KY or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Strong neuro experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in airway management, vented patient management, central line management, arterial line management, and IV drip management
• Experience with dysrhythmia management and interpretation, ABG interpretation, continuous IV sedation, and titration of IV vasopressors
• Experience with management of patients with multi-system organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with isolation precautions
• Proficiency with computerized documentation
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

• Care for complex neuro and surgical ICU patients including post-craniotomy, post-thoracic, neurosurgical, fempop, and CEA cases
• Responsibilities include titration of IV vasopressors and continuous IV sedation management

American Traveler Job  #P-679880. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.