ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Lexington, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,004/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.67
- Weekly
- $2,004
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,208
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $55.67/hour — 43% 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, 58 of them in Lexington.
- 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:
Take on a 14-week travel assignment as a Neuro ICU Registered Nurse in Lexington, Kentucky. You will care for critically ill neurological patients on a night schedule, working with advanced monitoring and treatments that include intracranial pressure monitoring and lumbar drains. The assignment includes three 12-hour night shifts each week, with opportunities to float to other units. EKG, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required, along with a Kentucky or compact nursing license. Experience with EPIC is preferred, and previous Neuro ICU experience at a Level I trauma facility is strongly valued.
Weather:
Lexington typically offers crisp mornings, mild and comfortable afternoons, and cool evenings during this time of year. Occasional rain is possible, while changing leaves add seasonal color throughout the area.
Fun Things To Do:
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Downtown Exploration: Browse local shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic streets in downtown Lexington.
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Day Trip—Cincinnati: Visit Cincinnati for riverfront views, cultural attractions, shopping, and dining.
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Outdoor Escape: Enjoy walking trails, parks, and scenic views in and around the Lexington area.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Lexington, Kentucky
Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 14 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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