Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Henderson, KY

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting managing conditions such as sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical patients (urology, abdominal, ortho). Why Join Us Join a smaller, close-knit facility known for excellent teamwork and a seasoned, experienced nursing staff with strong unit retention.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location

Henderson, KY | Step Down / Telemetry Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Active, current compact RN license
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 solid year of Step Down / PCU experience and at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must live more than 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; ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Join a smaller, close-knit facility known for excellent teamwork and a seasoned, experienced nursing staff with strong unit retention
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour weeks upon request; overtime may be available on applicable contract types