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 AM - 7:00 PM

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.

• ASN completion required.

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:

Required Skills/Experiences - Requires trach care, vents, BiPAPs, CPAPs, IVs, PICCs, central lines, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, drains/tubes, care of pulmonary patients with trachs and laryngectomies, and G-tube/PEG-tube feedings. - High acuity rehab (needing more acute care experience)

Unit Details: - Mixed-acuity specialty rehab unit caring for traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke (CVA), amputee, burn, pediatric, and multi-trauma patients. - Travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients. - High-acuity rehab unit. - Patients float off unit for HD and PD. - Phlebotomy is available, but RNs are ultimately responsible. - No monitors on unit; uses Vital Sync monitors connected to Oxy net with a centralized monitoring area at night. - Uses Plum 360 IV pumps and Omnicell med dispensing. - Patient ratio 1:6-7; typically could go up to 7 2-3 times per month.

Shift & Scheduling: - Every third weekend. - No call. - 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. - Shift times: 0630-1900, 1830-0700. - Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks.

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

Required Credentials: - ASN / BSN

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

2 references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• 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: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-07-20
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3