Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,714 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Frankfort, Kentucky. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment | Frankfort, KY ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity in Frankfort, KY — 13-week assignment at a Magnet-designated acute care hospital. Join an award-winning critical care team as a Travel ICU RN serving Central Kentucky with easy access to Louisville and Lexington. Immediate need for experienced critical care nurses who value teamwork and nursing excellence. Travel ICU RN Job Details Location: Frankfort, KY (Zip: 40601) — local Kentucky nursing jobs & travel nurse opportunity Facility: 173-bed acute care hospital (Magnet-designated) Unit: ICU (10 beds) — critical care / intensive care unit Assignment Duration: 13 weeks Start Date: December 15, 2025 End Date: March 16, 2026 Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), three shifts per week, every other weekend required Hours per Week: 36 Estimated Weekly Pay: $1570–$1650 On-Site Position: travel nurse/onsite RN role ICU RN Requirements & Qualifications Minimum 2 years of recent ICU / critical care nurse experience in a hospital setting Active RN license in Kentucky or compact state (Registered Nurse) BLS and ACLS certifications required NIH Stroke Certification (must be completed annually) Preferred experience: chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusion, ventilators Ability to float to PCU, 3rd floor, or ED as needed (flexible nursing assignments) Required uniform: navy or gray scrubs ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in a 2:1 or 3:1 patient ratio environment Manage and monitor clinical equipment including Philips telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, ventilators, and glucometers Perform advanced nursing procedures: CPAP/BiPAP management, port access, therapeutic phlebotomy, telemetry interpretation, and post-dialysis assessment Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — Clinical Nurse Coordinators, RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and clinical educators — to support patient outcomes Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse (electronic health record experience preferred) Engage in unit recognition programs, staff development, and positive workplace culture (GroupMe used for staff communication) This travel nurse role is ideal for experienced ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking short-term travel nursing assignments in Kentucky. Enjoy life in Frankfort—Kentucky's capital—while working in a Magnet hospital that supports professional growth and celebrates nursing excellence. Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU RN in Frankfort, KY. Submit your resume and current RN license to be considered for this competitive nursing job. Join our healthcare team today! 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 468070. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.