Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,048 per week in Louisville, KY

Provide direct nursing care on a high-acuity neuro rehab unit primarily focused on Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke (CVA), Amputee, Burns, and Multi-Trauma patients; travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients. Perform and oversee a broad range of clinical skills including trach care, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, IV/PICC/central line care, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, G-tube/PEG tube feeds, drains/tubes, and laryngectomy care .

Job ID: 894000

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,048.1

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Neuro (10th Floor)
Location

Louisville, KY | Acute Rehab
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Shift times: 6:30 AM-7:00 PM / 6:30 PM-7:00 AM | Weekend rotation every third weekend | Schedule cycle every 6 weeks | No on-call requirement
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a high-acuity neuro rehab unit primarily focused on Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke (CVA), Amputee, Burns, and Multi-Trauma patients; travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients
• Manage a patient assignment of 1:6-7, with ratios occasionally reaching 7 up to a few times per month
• Perform and oversee a broad range of clinical skills including trach care, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, IV/PICC/central line care, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, G-tube/PEG tube feeds, drains/tubes, and laryngectomy care
• Document and manage patient information using Cerner EMR; administer medications via Omnicell dispensing and Plum 360 IV pumps
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including MDs, NPs, Residents, PT/OT/ST, phlebotomy, PCAs/CNAs, and unit coordinators
• Float within scope of practice as needed; float pool is primarily utilized for coverage

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or a compact state
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Demonstrated experience in acute care settings; high-acuity background strongly necessary given unit complexity
• First-time travelers may be considered with manager approval

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with spinal cord injury, neurological, or rehabilitation patient populations
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Plum 360 IV pumps
• Experience with ventilator-dependent patients and complex pulmonary care
• Familiarity with Vital Sync monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a unit culture that is highly welcoming and supportive of travel nurses, with access to complimentary badge-access parking
• Join a well-supported interdisciplinary team with phlebotomy support, PCAs/CNAs, and unit coordinators available during day and evening hours