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Travel Nurse (RN) ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Lexington, KY

Posted August 25, 2026 - ID:1129420 Verified This job was verified as an active available position.
Job Details
Start Date
9/22/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
14 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
ICU, Nursing
City
Lexington
State
KY
Experience
1 Years
Requirements
  • Required certification: ICU
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Key Requirements Summary: 1. Experience: 2 years Neuro ICU experience preferred at a Level I Trauma facility 2. Cases: Stroke, SAH, SDH, EDH, IVH, SCI, DAI, TBI, Brain Tumors; must have experience with ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and EVD; Licox experience preferred 3. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG required; onboarding exams include Advanced Math, Med/Pharmacology, General ICU competency, Neuro Competency, General ICU skills, Neuro ICU skills, and CORE exams 4. License: KY or compact RN license required 5. Education: Not specified 6. EMR: Epic experience preferred 7. Shifts/Call: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; float required to units 51 Stroke/Neuro Universal, 52 EMU/Neuro Universal, 7M Neuro Universal, and other ICUs outside the neurosciences service line; weekend coverage required; 6 weekend shifts per contract; orientation is 24 hours 8. RTO: Two pre-approved time off slots noted; must work 3 of 5 winter holidays 9. Returning Staff: Not specified 10. Travel/Local: Local travelers within 100 miles are NOT accepted at this facility 11. Background: Not specified 12. Modules: Compliance requirements include BLS, ACLS, EKG onboarding exam, NIHSS, Advanced Math exam, Med/Pharmacology exam, General ICU competency exam, Neuro Competency exam, General ICU skills, Neuro ICU skills, and CORE exams 13. Travel Experience: Preferred but not required 14. Scrubs: Not specified 15. Flu Vaccine Requirements: Required; Medical/Religious exemptions only 16. Special Equipment: EVD, lumbar drains, Licox, portable CT scanner Critical: COVID-19 vaccine required (Medical/Religious exemptions only). Patient population includes Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics. Daily census is 18; facility has 20 beds/rooms.
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