American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hazard, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a KY or compact RN license and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the ICU department within a hospital setting
• Critical care patient population with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift schedule from 19:00 to 07:30
• Schedule consists of 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next week on a rotating basis
• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Experience with the Meditech EMR is necessary
• Bi-weekly orientation is provided
• Professional attire or scrubs as required by unit policy
• Team-oriented environment with travel pairs not permitted except in special unit circumstances
• Assignment does not accept candidates who wish to be submitted to multiple jobs simultaneously

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU or MICU experience
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS (AHA only) required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility—no local candidates accepted
• Driver's license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-643607. 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: Travel RN - ICU

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