ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Louisville, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,960/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.44/hour — 40% 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
- 571 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 180 of them in Louisville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $84.89/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($56.67/hour across 96 jobs).
Job description
Join us for an exciting 13-week travel contract as an ICU Registered Nurse in Louisville, KY, working night shifts from 6:45 pm to 7:15 am. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced ICU setting. Your expertise will help ensure positive outcomes for critically ill patients, with opportunities to lead, teach, and collaborate with a dedicated team. This assignment offers a chance to experience the unique rhythm of Louisville's healthcare community, all while enjoying the satisfaction that comes with making a real difference.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year is usually mild, with pleasantly warm days and cooler evenings. It’s an ideal climate for exploring indoors or taking a leisurely walk through the city parks and scenic neighborhoods of Louisville.
Fun Things To Do:
- Bourbon Trail Tour: Visit several distilleries to learn about and sample Louisville’s famous bourbon spirits.
- Louisville Mega Cavern: Embark on zip-lining adventures in an underground cavern.
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: Tour the historic factory where iconic baseball bats are made.
- Day Trip to Churchill Downs: Experience the thrill of thoroughbred racing at this legendary venue.
- Day Trip to Mammoth Cave National Park: Explore the world’s longest cave system on guided tours and nature hikes.
Job Specifics:
Location: Louisville, KY
Shift: 6:45 pm – 7:15 am, every other weekend
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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