Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,358 per week in Louisville, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Louisville, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,358 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a 16-bed mixed acuity progressive care unit serving stroke, neuro, ICH, neurosurgery overflow, and post-TPA/mechanical thrombectomy patients
• Perform neurological assessments, EKG rhythm analysis, phlebotomy, and NIH Stroke Scale evaluations every 4 hours as required
• Manage heparin and Argatroban infusions; support stable high-flow oxygen and BiPAP patients; no titratable cardiac drips
• Place and manage NG/Dobhoff tubes and perform port access as part of nursing scope
• Maintain an acuity-based patient assignment of 1:4-6, with CNA and ancillary support each shift
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, intensivists, specialists, RT, vascular access, sepsis response, and rapid response teams available 24/7

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or compact state eligibility
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required; stepdown, telemetry, or higher-acuity experience beyond Med-Surg is required
• Must be comfortable managing patients ranging from Med-Surg to Stepdown level of care
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

• 3 or more years of progressive care, stepdown, or telemetry nursing experience
• Prior experience with Cerner EMR, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
• Familiarity with ICU Medical Plum IV pumps, PCA sapphire pumps, and kangaroo feeding pumps
• Experience in a comprehensive stroke unit or neuro-focused care environment

• Join a collaborative, team-driven unit with a strong culture of compassion, professionalism, and dedication to patient-centered care, supported by robust ancillary resources including remote telemetry monitoring and 24/7 respiratory therapy
• Benefit from a structured orientation program and a supportive environment that encourages clinical growth and skill development