Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Henderson, KY

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting, managing a diverse patient population including sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical patients (urology, abdominal, ortho). Preferred Experience / Skills Experience with PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, blood product administration, continuous BiPAP, and neutropenic precautions.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location

Henderson, KY

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting, managing a diverse patient population including sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical patients (urology, abdominal, ortho)
• Initiate, titrate, and monitor drips including insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips
• Perform telemetry interpretation and pass required telemetry 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 nursing students and new hires as this is a teaching facility

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Join a smaller, close-knit facility known for excellent teamwork, strong staff retention, and a seasoned nursing team
• Guaranteed set hours per week (excluding orientation week and applicable holidays) with the option to pick up 48-hour contracts upon request