Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,109 per week in Paducah, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Paducah, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,109 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice
• Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and fully implement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members
• Facilitate patient discharge processes, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
• Proficiency or ability to be trained in relevant computer systems and applications

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and holistic care
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports professional growth and clinical autonomy