Job Title Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Location Lexington, KY | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Onsite Key Responsibilities • Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and department policies. • Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized plans of care in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team. • Initiate and manage nursing interventions, therapies, and procedures with clinical autonomy; recognize and communicate changes in patient condition promptly. • Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including timely execution of discharge orders, patient and family education, and coordination with Case Management. • Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members. • Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing. Required Qualifications • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required. • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team, both verbally and in writing. • Proficiency with or ability to be trained on relevant computer systems and clinical applications. • Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures. Preferred Experience / Skills • Recent neuro ICU experience, preferably including post-interventional stroke patients (thrombectomy, coiling); general or mixed ICU experience also valued. • Experience with EVD/ventriculostomy, lumbar drains, and ICP monitoring (e.g., Integra or Camino platforms). • Comfort managing multiple titratable vasoactive drips; experience with CRRT and/or Arctic Sun/TTM (1:1 patient ratios). • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and prior travel nursing experience in high-acuity ICU settings. Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU environment that values evidence-based practice, nursing excellence, and a holistic, patient-centered philosophy of care. • Collaborative, supportive unit culture that promotes professional growth and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.