Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Winchester, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Winchester, KY
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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