ICU Travel Nurse Job in Elizabethtown, KY | Nights (3x12)
Baptist Health - Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Elizabethtown, KY
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$2,217
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Hardin. This role pays $2,217 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Baptist Health - Hardin
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Location: Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.
Elizabethtown, KY
Baptist Health Hardin is an acute care hospital in Elizabethtown with medical, surgical, maternity and cancer services across its hospital campus.
- Its Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center provides emergency evaluation and treatment for suspected stroke. Read More
- Critical care includes a cardiac intensive care unit and a surgical intensive care unit that treats postoperative patients and patients with medical critical-care needs.
- A progressive care unit serves adult and geriatric patients stepping down from intensive care, including patients recovering from cardiac illness or stroke.
- Operative services include hip and knee replacement. The campus medical pavilion adds a hybrid operating room and cardiac catheterization labs to the hospital's procedural facilities.
- Maternity services are supported by the Kosair for Kids Level II NICU for newborns needing specialized care.
- The Hardin Cancer Center in the campus medical pavilion treats solid tumors, blood cancers and benign blood disorders, using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiation.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Elizabethtown, KY
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
What kind of nursing environment can travelers expect at Baptist Health Hardin?
Baptist Health Hardin is a regional acute-care hospital with medical, surgical, cardiac, cancer, maternity, and stroke services. Travelers may work with a broad central Kentucky patient population across both general and specialty units.
How is higher-acuity care organized at Baptist Health Hardin?
The hospital has cardiac and surgical ICUs plus a progressive-care unit for patients stepping down from intensive care. ICU and PCU travelers may care for postoperative, cardiac, and stroke patients as they move through different acuity levels.
What specialty programs stand out at Baptist Health Hardin?
The campus includes a hybrid operating room, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic surgery, cancer treatment, maternity services, and a Level II NICU. Travelers may find assignments spanning procedural, surgical, oncology, and maternal-newborn care.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Elizabethtown
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- View Kentucky salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the Travel Nursing Housing Center to plan your stay.
Explore Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, welcomes travel nurses and allied health professionals with open arms! Known for its warm hospitality and charm, this city offers a unique blend of southern culture and adventure. Explore the food scene, from finger-licking BBQ to comforting Southern classics. Discover famous attractions like the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park or enjoy leisure activities such as hiking in the Green River Lake State Park. With a mild climate, nearby major cities like Louisville and Lexington, Elizabethtown truly offers an exciting and inviting career destination. Join Advantis Medical here for a fantastic start to your journey!
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Travel ICU · Elizabethtown, KY · $2,217 /wk