Posted 09/14/2026 · Job #516998
ICU RN- Somerset, Kentucky
Job Description
ICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Somerset, Kentucky
Looking for ICU nursing jobs in Kentucky? Join a respected acute care hospital in Somerset, KY, and provide high-quality critical care as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse. Enjoy working in the welcoming Somerset, Kentucky community, a friendly area known for its inviting atmosphere and access to outdoor recreation near Lake Cumberland. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week, 12-hour day shifts, and the opportunity to support patients with complex, high-acuity needs in a collaborative critical care team.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days
- Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Call Requirement: None
- Orientation: Weekly orientation available on Mondays
- Location: Somerset, KY 42503
Job Requirements
- Active RN license and eligibility to work as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky
- At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred; 1-2 years strongly desired
- Current BLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Ability to provide care in a high-acuity ICU and critical care setting
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to float within a 25-mile radius if needed
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to ICU patients
- Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in status
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient care plans
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
- Support neuro-focused and general critical care needs within the unit
- Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and a patient-first mindset in a fast-paced acute care environment
Apply now to join this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Somerset, Kentucky, and advance your critical care nursing career today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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