Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,063 per week in Louisville, KY

Provide direct patient care in a mixed-acuity, 16-bed progressive care unit serving neurological and neurosurgical patient populations, including stroke, ICH, and post-TPA/mechanical thrombectomy patients. Work within a collaborative, team-centered unit culture built on compassion and professional growth, supported by 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, and specialist coverage along with respiratory therapy, vascular access, and rapid response teams.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40201!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a mixed-acuity, 16-bed progressive care unit serving neurological and neurosurgical patient populations, including stroke, ICH, and post-TPA/mechanical thrombectomy patients
• Perform neurological assessments, NIH Stroke Scale evaluations (Q4h), EKG rhythm analysis, and phlebotomy as needed
• Manage heparin and Argatroban infusions; support patients on stable high-flow oxygen and BiPAP
• Place and manage NG/Dobhoff tubes and perform port access as required
• Maintain acuity-based patient ratios of 1:4-6, with CNA and clerical support available each shift
• Document and manage care using Cerner EMR; operate unit equipment including IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and remote telemetry monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or compact state eligibility
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, neuro, or comparable acute care setting
• Prior travel nursing experience required - first-time travelers will not be considered
• Proficiency in neurological assessment, phlebotomy, EKG rhythm interpretation, NG/Dobhoff tube placement, port access, and anticoagulation drip management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 3 or more years of RN experience, particularly in a neuro or comprehensive stroke unit setting
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP and stable high-flow oxygen therapy
• Background working in a high-acuity, team-based progressive care environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a collaborative, team-centered unit culture built on compassion and professional growth, supported by 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, and specialist coverage along with respiratory therapy, vascular access, and rapid response teams
• Enjoy on-site parking at no cost and a structured orientation designed to set traveling clinicians up for success