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

Facilitate patient discharge processes by executing discharge orders in a timely manner, identifying potential discharges, ensuring discharge teaching is completed, and coordinating with Case Management as indicated. Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Richmond, Kentucky, 40475!

Job ID: 895609

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,048.8

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location

Richmond, KY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaints in accordance with RN scope of practice and facility policies.
• Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice.
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care activities performed by other team members.
• Facilitate patient discharge processes by executing discharge orders in a timely manner, identifying potential discharges, ensuring discharge teaching is completed, and coordinating with Case Management as indicated.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members.
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on computer systems and clinical applications.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Why Join Us

• Work in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach to care.
• Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to healing, wellness, and continuous quality improvement.