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 PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, and blood product administration.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Henderson, KY | Step Down Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Nights | Every third weekend; every other holiday

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 and titrate drips including insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips
• Perform telemetry interpretation; travelers will be required to pass telemetry competency tests
• Document accurately using Epic; a checkoff class will be required upon start
• Float within skillset as first to float; potential cross-campus float with a minimum 2-hour notice given
• 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 charting experience required
• 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, resilient, and team-oriented

Why Join Us

• Join a smaller facility known for excellent teamwork, strong staff retention, and a seasoned nursing team
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour contracts available upon request