Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,368 per week in Louisville, KY

Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed PCU/Stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses such as laryngectomy, PE, DVT, fem-pop bypass, CHF, COPD, AMS, afib with RVR, limb ischemia, GI bleed, pneumonia, and flap procedures. Perform and manage advanced clinical skills including BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, wound/skin care, blood product administration, and central line care.

Job ID: 884157

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,368.17

Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location

Louisville, KY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed PCU/Stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses such as laryngectomy, PE, DVT, fem-pop bypass, CHF, COPD, AMS, afib with RVR, limb ischemia, GI bleed, pneumonia, and flap procedures
• Perform and manage advanced clinical skills including BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, wound/skin care, blood product administration, and central line care
• Administer and monitor continuous drips including milrinone and heparin
• Utilize cardiac monitoring and telemetry, including remote telemetry monitoring systems
• Document accurately using Cerner EMR and operate unit equipment including Plum ICU Medical IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Participate in weekend rotation (at minimum every third weekend) and holiday rotation as applicable; may float within scope of practice

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of overall RN experience; at least 6 months of neuro experience required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered with manager approval
• Experience with milrinone and heparin drip management
• Familiarity with telemetry and cardiac monitoring in a stepdown or PCU setting
• Experience with trach care, chest tube management, and BiPAP in an intermediate care environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, PCA/CNA support, a dedicated charge nurse, hospitalist coverage, and remote telemetry monitoring
• Enjoy free badge-access parking and a structured multi-day orientation program designed to set you up for success