ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Louisville, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,120/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.89
- Weekly
- $2,120
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,240
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.89/hour — 51% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky ($38.96/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky right now
- 619 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 176 of them in Louisville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.29/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($57.06/hour across 58 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel nursing assignment supports an acute inpatient ICU team on a night schedule from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., including every other weekend. You will assess and reassess patients, develop and adjust individualized plans of care, monitor responses to treatment, and provide education to patients and families. The role also includes delegating tasks, mentoring staff, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Epic experience and current BLS, ACLS, and NIH credentials are required, along with at least two years of acute inpatient ICU experience.
Weather:
Louisville typically offers crisp, comfortable days around this time of year, with cool evenings, changing foliage, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city after a night shift.
Fun Things To Do:
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Waterfront Stroll: Walk along Louisville Waterfront Park and enjoy views of the Ohio River.
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Local Culture: Explore the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and nearby downtown attractions.
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Culinary Outing: Sample local flavors along the historic Bourbon District.
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Day Trip to Mammoth Cave: Spend a day exploring the world’s longest-known cave system and surrounding trails.
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Day Trip to Lexington: Visit horse-country landscapes, local shops, and regional restaurants.
Job Specifics:
City/State: Louisville, Kentucky
Shift: Nights, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.; every other weekend
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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