Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Henderson, KY

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting, managing a patient population that includes sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical cases (urology, abdominal, ortho). Why Join Us Join a smaller, close-knit facility known for strong teamwork, excellent staff retention, and a seasoned nursing team.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Henderson, Kentucky, 42420!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location

Henderson, KY | Step Down / Telemetry

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting, managing a patient population that includes sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical cases (urology, abdominal, ortho)
• Initiate and titrate drips including insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips
• Perform telemetry interpretation; travelers will be required to pass telemetry competency tests
• Float within skillset as first to float; potential cross-campus float with a minimum 2-hour notice provided
• Participate in every third weekend and every other holiday rotation
• May be required to precept students and new hires as this is a teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of Step Down / PCU experience
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Current active compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, and blood product administration
• Experience with stable home vents, continuous BiPAP, and Neutropenic precautions
• Familiarity with stable drip management (e.g., Lasix, Protonix)
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills; adaptable and team-oriented with excellent communication

Why Join Us

• Join a smaller, close-knit facility known for strong teamwork, excellent staff retention, and a seasoned nursing team
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Step Down environment with a diverse and clinically complex patient population