Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,375 per week in Louisville, KY

Malone Healthcare

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,375

Highlights

Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed PCU/Stepdown unit at a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing a diverse patient population including 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLouisville, KY
Salary$2,375

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed PCU/Stepdown unit at a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing a diverse patient population including 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 vasoactive and specialty 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
  • Float within scope of practice to other units as needed
Required Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky
  • BLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Minimum 1 year of overall RN experience; at least 6 months of neuro experience required
  • Proficiency in BiPAP, trach care, chest tube management, telemetry, central line care, and drip management
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience with Cerner EMR
  • Familiarity with Philips monitoring systems and Plum ICU Medical IV pumps
  • Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers may be considered with manager approval)
  • Experience with enteral feeding systems and specialty wound/skin care
Why Join Us
  • Work within a well-supported unit environment that includes PCA/CNA support, a dedicated charge nurse, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, remote telemetry monitoring, and hospitalist coverage
  • Complimentary badge-access parking is available on-site


Job ID 894140

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