Registered Nurse - ICU

ICU Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse) – Travel Contract in Louisville, Kentucky

Apply now for an ICU Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky, providing high-acuity, patient- and family-centered care.

Join an experienced critical care team as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive clinical environment. Located in the desirable 40207 area, Louisville offers convenient access to parks, local dining, shopping, and the vibrant attractions of the greater Louisville community.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Louisville, Kentucky, 40207
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,929–$2,143
• Start Date: October 25, 2026
• Estimated End Date: January 23, 2027
• Assignment Length: Approximately 14 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, based on unit needs
• Work Arrangement: On-site

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Kentucky or eligibility to practice in Kentucky
• At least 2 years of acute inpatient ICU nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience using Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills

ICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based critical care to acutely and critically ill patients across the continuum of care
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments in accordance with clinical standards and patient condition
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and document findings accurately and promptly in the Epic EHR
• Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary services to coordinate patient care
• Administer medications and treatments while maintaining close observation of changes in patient status
• Provide patient and family education related to treatment, recovery, and discharge planning
• Delegate appropriately to licensed and non-licensed team members while maintaining accountability for patient care
• Promote teamwork, patient safety, quality improvement, and compliance with applicable healthcare standards

Apply now to join this ICU travel nursing assignment and make a difference as a Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.