Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location

Frankfort, Kentucky

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 07:00 - 19:00, every other weekend with three 12-hour shifts.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ICU team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong clinical background in critical care nursing, demonstrating excellent patient management skills with a focus on telemetry monitoring and advanced life support procedures. The position requires effective communication and interprofessional collaboration within a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ICU, including telemetry monitoring and advanced therapeutic interventions.
• Manage CPAP and BiPap therapy, port access, and perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including post-dialysis assessment and blood transfusions.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members for efficient patient care delivery.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Active nursing license in good standing (Kentucky or Compact License).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be certified annually).
• Preferred skills include experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, centralized lines, and ventilators.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!