NICU Registered Nurse (Travel) - Frankfort, KY 40601

Travel NICU RN job in Frankfort, Kentucky: join a supportive neonatal intensive care team, work 12-hour night shifts, and provide expert care to newborns in a 4-8 bed NICU.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse for a travel nursing assignment in Frankfort, KY. This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate neonatal intensive care nurse with strong assessment skills, bedside procedure experience, and a commitment to family-centered care, patient safety, and teamwork.

Join a collaborative healthcare team in a welcoming capital-city community known for its small-town charm, historic character, and easy access to local amenities.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Setting: 4-8 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Frankfort, KY 40601
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Active Kentucky RN license at the time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Strong neonatal assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience with STABLE and delivery team support preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based neonatal care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to NICU patients based on acuity and census
• Perform IV starts, lab draws, medication administration, and routine assessments
• Maintain UVC/UAC lines and support ongoing neonatal interventions
• Assist providers with intubation, chest tube placement, and umbilical line placement
• Support neonatal procedures and collaborate closely with physicians and the care team
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Deliver safe, compassionate, family-centered care in a specialized neonatal environment

Apply now to join this Kentucky healthcare job and advance your career as a travel NICU Registered Nurse in Frankfort, KY.

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.