ND Global Consulting Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedic Surgery for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 49 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment
Location: Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky
Position Type: Travel Contract
Experience: Minimum 2 years required; 5 years preferred
Job Summary
Pikeville Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care. The RN will perform patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and evaluate treatment outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans while maintaining accurate nursing documentation.
- Administer patient care and provide education to patients and families.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams, assist with procedures, and respond to changes in patient conditions.
- Supervise and coordinate patient care activities while supporting staff development and orientation.
- Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, infection control standards, and compliance with facility policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure proper use of medical equipment and supplies.
Required Candidate Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
- Active and valid RN license required.
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; 5 years preferred.
- Previous travel nursing experience required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Current ACLS certification required.
- NIHSS certification/competency required.
- EKG certification/competency required.
Submission-Ready Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria before submission:
- Education: ADN or higher nursing degree.
- Licensure: Active RN license appropriate for the assignment.
- Experience: At least 2 years of nursing experience, with 5 years preferred.
- Travel Experience: Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG credentials/competencies must be current and verifiable.
- Documentation: Updated resume, nursing education details, license information, and certification copies must be available for submission.
Recruiter Note: Confirm the assigned nursing unit, shift, contract duration, and guaranteed hours with the facility before presenting candidates.
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