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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 3
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a 19-bed Neuro ICU position in Lexington, KY, with strong ICU experience required and Neuro ICU experience strongly preferred.
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19-bed Neuro ICU unit in a hospital setting
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Patient population includes CVA, neurosurgical, carotid surgery and stent, stroke, surgical post-op, cardiac interventions, sepsis, general surgery, and complex critical care patients
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Supports a comprehensive stroke program
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12-hour night shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
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14-week contract
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Active, unrestricted RN license in KY or a compact state currently in hand
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation
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Minimum of 1–2 years of staff ICU experience prior to traveling
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Recent acute/critical care travel experience required
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Strong Neuro ICU experience strongly preferred; experienced ICU nurses with neuro patient care experience will also be considered
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ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
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Current professional references from leadership (unit manager, coordinator, or director) required for consideration
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MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, treatment implementation, patient and family education, discharge facilitation, and participation in quality improvement activities
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Clinical practice is evidence-based and guided by hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines
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Care coordination is conducted in collaboration with an inter-professional team
