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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,090 per week in Nashville, TN

Malone Healthcare

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,090

Highlights

Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, dobhoff/NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and wound vac troubleshooting. Self-scheduling model on a 4-week schedule cycle, offering flexibility and work-life balance within a supportive care environment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNashville, TN
Salary$2,090

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a PCU/Stepdown unit with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6 on nights, utilizing available tech support
  • Manage and monitor cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, and patients on bipap, high-flow O2, and vapotherm
  • Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, dobhoff/NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and wound vac troubleshooting
  • Conduct every 2-hour patient rounding on nights and maintain communication boards in accordance with patient experience standards (AIDET)
  • Document all patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
  • Float between PCU units or to med-surg floors as needed per facility floating policy
Required Qualifications
  • Active RN license valid in Tennessee (or compact license)
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, stepdown, or similar setting
  • Demonstrated experience with EKG rhythm interpretation, cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips
  • Strong peripheral IV skills and critical thinking abilities
  • Compliance with facility dress code: black scrubs required
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience with peritoneal dialysis
  • Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization care
  • Familiarity with tube feedings and NG/dobhoff tube management
  • Prior experience with multiple oxygen delivery systems including bipap and high-flow O2
Why Join Us
  • Collaborative, team-oriented unit culture with a strong history of traveler retention - many travelers choose to extend their assignment after their first contract
  • Self-scheduling model on a 4-week schedule cycle, offering flexibility and work-life balance within a supportive care environment


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