Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night shifts (specific days vary with schedule), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours/week (NOC)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality critical care to ICU/CCU patients using advanced clinical judgment
- Monitor and manage hemodynamics and complex devices including temporary pacemakers, IABP, Impella, EKOS, and Artic Sun
- Perform or assist with procedures such as central line and dialysis catheter insertions according to unit protocols
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Meditech
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care and safe transitions
- Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients and families during high-stress situations
- Adhere to unit guidelines and participate in quality and patient experience initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care nursing experience (as listed)
- Current RN license (must meet state requirements for KY)
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
- PALS preferred (listed as a secondary skill)
- Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to work self-motivated in a fast-paced ICU
- Comfort with invasive monitoring and advanced cardiac/hemodynamic support
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong critical thinking and independent decision-making in critical care settings
- Proficiency with Meditech documentation system
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiac devices (Impella, IABP, EKOS)
- Skilled in temporary pacemaker management and use of GE monitors
- Familiarity with procedures: central line and dialysis catheter insertions
- Excellent patient communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and other protection benefits for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant and mobile
- Travel reimbursement and streamlined onboarding for a smooth start
- Referral bonus program because great teammates deserve recognition
- A supportive ICU team that values critical thinking, growth, and work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Bowling Green, KY
Explore the best of Bowling Green in your off-time: visit the National Corvette Museum for a unique slice of Americana, paddle or take a cave tour at Lost River Cave, enjoy family fun at Beech Bend Amusement Park and Splash Lagoon, or plan a day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park for hiking and cave exploration. The local dining and brewery scene offers friendly spots to unwind, and lively music and cultural options are an easy drive away.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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