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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,105 per week in Henderson, KY

Malone Healthcare

  • Henderson, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,105

Highlights

Provide direct patient care in a Step Down/PCU setting, managing a patient population that includes sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical cases (urology, abdominal, ortho). Float within skillset as needed, including potential cross-campus float with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHenderson, KY
Salary$2,105

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care in a Step Down/PCU setting, managing a patient population that includes sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical cases (urology, abdominal, ortho)
  • Initiate and titrate drips including insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips
  • Perform telemetry interpretation; travelers will be required to pass telemetry competency tests
  • Float within skillset as needed, including potential cross-campus float with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur
  • Adhere to every third weekend and every other holiday rotation requirement
  • May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of Step Down/PCU experience
  • At least 1 prior travel assignment required
  • Current active compact RN license required
  • AHA BLS certification required
  • AHA ACLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
  • Must live more than 40 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, and continuous BiPAP management
  • Blood product administration, stable home vent management, and neutropenic precautions
  • Experience with stable drips such as Lasix and Protonix
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills; ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
  • Smaller facility environment with a collaborative, experienced nursing team known for strong retention and teamwork
  • Overtime may be available upon request for those interested in 48-hour contract arrangements


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