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