Travel Critical Care RN - per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Mayfield, Kentucky

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Mayfield, Kentucky (zip code 42066). Join a leading Joint Commission-accredited healthcare facility, the primary acute care provider for Graves County and Western Kentucky. Enjoy a welcoming community, affordable living, and access to scenic parks—making this Kentucky nursing job an ideal opportunity for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and local adventure.

ICU RN Job Details

Location: Mayfield, KY 42066 (Western Kentucky healthcare jobs)

Facility: Modern, Joint Commission-accredited hospital

Unit: 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – adult and geriatric patients

Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract (potential to extend)

Start Date: November 30, 2025

Shifts: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts/week (36 hours), every other weekend required

Employment Type: Travel RN, W2

Electronic Health Record: Meditech Magic

Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,780 - $1,910

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Kentucky or compact state)

Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/critical care nursing experience

Current certifications: ACLS, PALS, Handle with Care

Completion of AHA EKG/rhythm interpretation course

Ability to float to MedSurg and Behavioral Health units as needed

Strong clinical skills: critical thinking, teamwork, adaptability

High energy, professionalism, and willingness to learn

Dress code: solid color scrubs (no crocs, t-shirts with logos, or cartoon characters)

ICU RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric ICU patients

Manage a 2:1 patient ratio in a fast-paced critical care environment

Monitor and respond to acute and chronic conditions: respiratory failure, sepsis, DKA, GI bleed, Afib RVR, CHF, chronic renal failure

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans

Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR

Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training

Float to MedSurg and Behavioral Health units as required

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: 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 #433573. 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

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