Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40502!

Job ID: 906654

Job Title


Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Lexington, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days, 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) | Candidates are expected to work 3 out of 5 winter holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to trauma surgical and abdominal transplant patient populations in a high-acuity setting
• Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry and continuous cardiac surveillance
• Administer and manage IV drips including insulin, heparin, and similar medications
• Perform and assist with wound care, fracture care, traction, and post-surgical patient management
• Support patient mobility initiatives and implement safe patient handling practices
• Float within the hospital or to an affiliate facility as needed based on staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in IMC/PCU/Stepdown or a related specialty
• Active Compact or Kentucky State RN License required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• No licensure hits will be accepted; submissions with licensure hits will be rejected
• At least 1 professional reference required at time of submission
• Candidates must not have worked at this facility within the past 6 months to be eligible as a traveler
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible - local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted
• Any requested time off must be submitted at time of offer; time off requests submitted after the offer will not be approved

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level 1 trauma center, teaching facility, or high-volume acute care environment
• Background in wound care and fracture care management
• Familiarity with traction and advanced post-surgical patient care techniques

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with a complex and diverse patient population
• Orientation modules are billable and completed during onboarding, supporting a smooth transition into the role

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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