Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience.

• Experience with Cerner is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Kentucky license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No previous experience allowed for Staff at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL) and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL).

• No previous experience allowed for Part-Time at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL) and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL).

• No previous experience allowed for Per Diem at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL) and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL).

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Unit Details: High acuity rehab unit mainly focused on spinal cord injuries. Patient population includes traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), strokes (CVA), amputees, burns, pediatric, and multi-trauma; travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients. 1:6-7. Typically could go up to 7 2-3 times per month. Skills/procedures include trach care, vent, BiPAPs, CPAPs, IVs, PICC, central lines, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, drains/tubes, pulmonary patients with trachs, laryngectomies, central line, G-tube/Peg-tube (tube feeds). Patients float off unit for HD and PD. Phlebotomy available, but RNs are ultimately responsible. PCA/CNA support 1:7-8. Unit coordinators available 0700-2300. Team includes MDs, NPs, residents, PT/OT/ST. No monitors on unit. Vital Sync monitors connect to Oxy net, with centralized monitoring at night. Uses Plum 360 IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing. Parking: Free parking, badge access parking garage

Special Requests: First-time travelers accepted with manager approval. Holiday expectations: will be expected to work some holidays. If there are back-to-back holidays in the contract (i.e. Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day) they will be assigned one of the grouping, not both. RTO requests go through the manager.

Shift & Scheduling: Every third weekend. No call. Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks.

Floating Requirements: Could float within scope of practice here. All staff evenly float; mainly use Float Pool to float.

7 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 09/07/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027, 05/31/2027, 07/04/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 0

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: KY
• Certifications: Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/6-7
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-08-17
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3