Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Henderson, KY

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 45-bed Medical-Surgical unit with a patient population that includes gallbladder, colectomy, appendectomy, hip/knee replacements, ORIFs, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD, sepsis, UTI, respiratory conditions, and COVID-19 cases. Perform PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, drip management (heparin, cardizem), PEG/NG tube care, ostomy care, remote telemetry monitoring, and blood product administration.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Henderson, Kentucky, 42420!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location

Henderson, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 45-bed Medical-Surgical unit with a patient population that includes gallbladder, colectomy, appendectomy, hip/knee replacements, ORIFs, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD, sepsis, UTI, respiratory conditions, and COVID-19 cases
• Perform PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, drip management (heparin, cardizem), PEG/NG tube care, ostomy care, remote telemetry monitoring, and blood product administration
• Conduct NIHSS assessments and dysphagia screenings; apply strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills throughout each shift
• Float within skillset as first to float, including potential cross-campus float with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
• Adhere to weekend rotation (every third weekend) and holiday rotation (every other holiday)
• May be required to precept students and new hires, as this is a teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Compact RN License
• AHA BLS Certification (must be attached upon submittal)
• NIHSS Certification (must be attached upon submittal)
• Minimum of two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience and at least one prior travel assignment
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (a checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must not reside within 40 miles of the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing high-acuity Med/Surg patient populations including sepsis, GI bleeds, and post-surgical cases
• Comfort working in a float environment across multiple campuses
• Adaptable, resilient, and collaborative with strong interpersonal skills

Why Join Us

• Join a highly experienced unit staff in a well-established acute care setting with a structured and supportive environment
• Expected 36 hours per week with the option to work 48-hour weeks upon request; overtime may be available on 48-hour contracts after 52 hours worked