Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Henderson, KY

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Henderson, KY

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week

• 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 and pass required tele competency testing
• Float within skillset as needed, including potential cross-campus float with a minimum of 2 hours notice
• Adhere to every third weekend and every other holiday scheduling requirements
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment

• Current, active compact RN license
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of Step Down / PCU experience
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry and manage drip initiation and titration

• Experience with PIV insertion, stable home vents, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, blood product administration, continuous BiPAP, and neutropenic precautions
• Familiarity with stable drips such as Lasix and Protonix
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage change effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Join a smaller facility known for excellent team cohesion, strong staff retention, and a seasoned nursing team
• Guaranteed hours per week with the option to pick up additional hours upon request