Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Night | 3×12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Location: KY | Licensure: KY or Compact license in hand
Orientation: Every Monday
Hard Doc Due Date: Tuesday 5 PM PST prior to start
Experience & Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years RN experience (1 travel assignment required)
• First-time travelers: Not accepted
• Experience with vascular/cardiac surgery population including:
AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, thrombectomy (carotids)
Pneumonectomy, post-thoracic surgery
EVAR, intra-aortic balloon pump, TAVR
• Mixed acuity unit; can float to step-down
• Ratios: Unit patients 1:2–3; Step-down 1:4–5
Certifications:
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Stroke competency (BE-FAST, bedside dysphagia screening)
• Stroke center experience preferred
Schedule & Floating:
• Weekend: Every other
• On-call: N/A
• Floating within scope as needed
• Block scheduling: Possible, case-by-case
• Locals: 65-mile radius restriction
• Emergency proximity: Must stay within 30 minutes of facility
EMR/Charting: Meditech preferred
Assessment Tools: Familiar with current Stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic & Hemorrhagic strokes
Special Notes:
• No flu exemptions for travelers
• Surgical & cardiac experience required
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance