LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mayfield, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Location: Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Mayfield, KY Assignment Type: Travel
Overview
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is seeking an experienced Travel ICU Registered Nurse to join its critical care team. This role is ideal for nurses who excel in high-acuity environments and are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients with complex medical needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the ICU, including assessment, monitoring, and treatment of critically ill patients.
- Administer medications, therapies, and interventions as prescribed by physicians.
- Operate and monitor advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately in accordance with hospital policies.
- Respond effectively to emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge planning.
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality standards.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or compact state.
- Minimum of 2 + years recent ICU experience required.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN certification preferred.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.