Registered Nurse - ICU

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 14-Week Assignment in Louisville, Kentucky

Join a dedicated critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky. In this travel nursing opportunity, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, effective outcomes. Louisville’s vibrant downtown area offers a welcoming mix of cultural attractions, local dining, parks, and easy access to the region’s healthcare and entertainment amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,052–$2,280
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• Assignment Length: 14 weeks
• Start Date: October 25, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Work Setting: On-site Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute inpatient ICU Registered Nurse experience
• Active Registered Nurse licensure and authorization to practice in Kentucky
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Epic electronic medical record experience
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills

ICU Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments based on patient condition and clinical policies.
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Monitor patients’ responses to interventions and accurately document clinical progress.
• Provide safe, patient- and family-centered care for critically ill patients.
• Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment, recovery, and discharge needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate critical care.
• Delegate appropriately to licensed and unlicensed team members while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
• Promote teamwork, quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor when appropriate.

Apply now to join a critical care team and advance your travel nursing career 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.