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

Care for post-procedural cardiac patients including post-cath, TAVR, mitral clip, esophagectomy, wedge, and lobectomy cases requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. Perform and manage sheath pulls, chest tubes, cardiac drips, tube feed management, and drain/ostomy/fistula (DOFF) management.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40201!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed progressive care unit focused on cardiac recovery, with a high patient turnover environment
• Care for post-procedural cardiac patients including post-cath, TAVR, mitral clip, esophagectomy, wedge, and lobectomy cases requiring continuous cardiac monitoring
• Perform and manage sheath pulls, chest tubes, cardiac drips, tube feed management, and drain/ostomy/fistula (DOFF) management
• Operate and document within a Cerner EMR environment using unit equipment including portable heart monitors, IV ultrasound machines, and bladder scanners
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5 with a goal of 1:4, collaborating with PCA/CNA staff, charge nurse, HUC, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and telemetry monitoring technicians
• Float within scope of practice to other units within the facility as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky
• Minimum of 1 year of PCU experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Vistelar training (facility-specific; completion expected upon onboarding)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with arterial lines, particularly for TAVR patients
• Prior experience with sheath pulls (facility will provide training for qualified candidates)
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR, Plum ICU Medical IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit environment with robust ancillary staffing including PCAs, HUC, charge nurse coverage, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and telemetry monitoring technicians
• Complimentary badge-access parking available on-site