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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,048 per week in Louisville, KY

Malone Healthcare

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • $2,048

Highlights

Perform IV starts, tube management (chest tubes, JP drains, hemovacs), oral care, dressing changes, wound care, and administration of drips including CIWA and COWS protocols. Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed PCU/Stepdown unit managing cardiac and general medical diagnoses including chest pain, PCI, and related conditions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLouisville, KY
Salary$2,048

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed PCU/Stepdown unit managing cardiac and general medical diagnoses including chest pain, PCI, and related conditions
  • Maintain patient ratios of 1:5, occasionally 1:6, delivering safe and effective nursing care
  • Perform IV starts, tube management (chest tubes, JP drains, hemovacs), oral care, dressing changes, wound care, and administration of drips including CIWA and COWS protocols
  • Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR; operate Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary support team including PCA/CNA, HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, RT (24/7), and hospitalist (24/7)
  • Float within scope of practice to other mixed acuity units as needed
Required Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BLS and ACLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required (CPI provided during orientation if needed)
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
  • Proficiency in IV starts, tube management, wound care, drips, and CIWA/COWS protocols
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or mixed acuity setting
  • Familiarity with Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell, and Philips monitoring systems
  • Experience caring for cardiac patients including post-PCI and chest pain diagnoses
Why Join Us
  • First-time travelers are welcome, with structured orientation including NEO and floor training to support your transition
  • Supportive unit environment with robust ancillary staff, free parking, and scheduling flexibility including consideration for block scheduling


Job ID 898227

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