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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,358 per week in Louisville, KY

Malone Healthcare

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,358

Highlights

Provide nursing care on a 16-bed mixed acuity progressive care unit serving stroke, neuro, ICH, neurosurgery overflow, and post-TPA/mechanical thrombectomy patients. Join a collaborative, team-driven unit with a strong culture of compassion, professionalism, and dedication to patient-centered care, supported by robust ancillary resources including remote telemetry monitoring and 24/7 respiratory therapy.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLouisville, KY
Salary$2,358

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide nursing care on a 16-bed mixed acuity progressive care unit serving stroke, neuro, ICH, neurosurgery overflow, and post-TPA/mechanical thrombectomy patients
  • Perform neurological assessments, EKG rhythm analysis, phlebotomy, and NIH Stroke Scale evaluations every 4 hours as required
  • Manage heparin and Argatroban infusions; support stable high-flow oxygen and BiPAP patients; no titratable cardiac drips
  • Place and manage NG/Dobhoff tubes and perform port access as part of nursing scope
  • Maintain an acuity-based patient assignment of 1:4-6, with CNA and ancillary support each shift
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, intensivists, specialists, RT, vascular access, sepsis response, and rapid response teams available 24/7
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 experience required; stepdown, telemetry, or higher-acuity experience beyond Med-Surg is required
  • Must be comfortable managing patients ranging from Med-Surg to Stepdown level of care
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • 3 or more years of progressive care, stepdown, or telemetry nursing experience
  • Prior experience with Cerner EMR, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
  • Familiarity with ICU Medical Plum IV pumps, PCA sapphire pumps, and kangaroo feeding pumps
  • Experience in a comprehensive stroke unit or neuro-focused care environment
Why Join Us
  • Join a collaborative, team-driven unit with a strong culture of compassion, professionalism, and dedication to patient-centered care, supported by robust ancillary resources including remote telemetry monitoring and 24/7 respiratory therapy
  • Benefit from a structured orientation program and a supportive environment that encourages clinical growth and skill development


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