Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,229 per week in Louisville, KY

Malone Healthcare

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,229

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 diagnoses including chest pain, cardiac conditions, PCI, and general medical cases.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLouisville, KY
Salary$2,229

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed PCU/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including chest pain, cardiac conditions, PCI, and general medical cases
  • Maintain patient ratios of 1:5, occasionally 1:6, delivering safe and effective nursing care throughout each shift
  • 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 records using Cerner EMR, utilizing Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
  • Float within scope of practice to other mixed acuity units as needed
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary support team including PCA/CNA, HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, RT (24/7), and hospitalist (24/7)
Required Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • NIHSS certification required (CPI provided during orientation)
  • Proficiency with IV starts, drain management, wound care, and drip administration
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
  • Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Philips monitoring systems
  • Experience with CIWA and COWS protocol management
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
  • Supportive unit environment with robust ancillary staff, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
  • Free parking on-site and block scheduling considered, with weekend rotation expected no more than every other weekend


Job ID 894218

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