Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,109 per week in Paducah, KY

Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing. Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and fully implement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Paducah, Kentucky, 42001!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice
• Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and fully implement patient care therapies and procedures 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 provided by other team members
• Facilitate patient discharge processes, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management
• 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
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
• Proficiency or ability to be trained in relevant computer systems and applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and holistic care
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports professional growth and clinical autonomy