Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,871 per week in Winchester, KY

Manage IV therapy, NG tubes, tube feedings, PEG tubes, PICC and central line care, catheter care, JP drains, Hemovac drains, and ostomy care. Deliver post-operative surgical care for patients following total knee and hip replacement, hernia repair, colectomy, and general surgery procedures.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Winchester, Kentucky, 40391!

Job ID: 895786

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,871.64

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (Travel)
Location

Winchester, KY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit serving adult to geriatric populations (ages 18 and up)
• Manage IV therapy, NG tubes, tube feedings, PEG tubes, PICC and central line care, catheter care, JP drains, Hemovac drains, and ostomy care
• Deliver post-operative surgical care for patients following total knee and hip replacement, hernia repair, colectomy, and general surgery procedures
• Utilize MedHost EHR and Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, and related equipment in a fast-paced environment with patient ratios of 5:1 to 6:1
• Float to step-down unit to support Med/Surg coverage as needed
• Communicate effectively as part of a collaborative, team-oriented care environment with high admission and discharge volume

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with ADN or BSN degree
• ACLS certification required prior to start
• BLS certification required prior to start
• Minimum 2+ years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• Proficiency with IVs, NG tubes, PICC and central line care, catheter care, and post-operative surgical care
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring
• Background in stroke care, CHF, COPD, diabetes, dialysis, or A-Fib patient populations
• IV insertion and Foley catheter insertion experience
• Familiarity with tube feeding management

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a fully Joint Commission-accredited community hospital with a broad range of surgical and medical specialties
• Gain experience in a dynamic, fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry environment with diverse patient diagnoses and high-acuity post-operative cases