Travel Nurse RN - Ambulatory Care - $2,572 per week in Elizabethtown, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Ambulatory Care
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,572 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified Ambulatory Care RN in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701!

ID: 64206704 Shift: Third Shift 8 week contract to start, but strong potential to extend with good performance.Backf Description: Job Summary: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. Coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc. Job Responsibilities: -Assessment of Patient s Needs -Performs and documents a comprehensive assessment in accordance with RNs scope of practice and hospital policies/procedures. -Considers the patient s culture, age and developmental level. -Identifies patient risk factors and presenting complaint. -Obtains patient health information from family or others as necessary. -Collects objective/quantitative and subjective/qualitative data. -Verifies initial admission assessment, if obtained by other members of the healthcare team. -Develops a problem list, prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter-professional team as appropriate. -Design actions and interventions relevant to patient s culture and age. -Determines desired outcomes in coordination with patient and family in accordance with medical plan of care. -Fully implements patient care therapies and procedures with empowerment and clinical autonomy within scope of practice in accordance with established policies, procedures, professional guidelines, culture, and age of patient served. -Explains procedures, treatments and processes to patient and family. -Initiates action to alleviate patient s stress and discomfort. -Recognizes, responds to, and communicates changes in patient condition appropriately. -Conducts and documents ongoing assessment and response to procedures and therapies using nursing process according to hospital policy, established standards, culture and age of patient served. -Delegates task appropriately and oversee team members in the performance of activities regarding patient care. -Monitor s accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members in implementation of plan of care. -Identifies and addresses educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems according to level of comprehension. -Facilitates patient discharge process by executing discharge orders in a timely manner, identifying potential discharges, assuring the performance of discharge teaching and coordination of plan with Case Management and others as indicated. -Provides input into patient/nurse assignments in consideration of available staffing, unit activity and patient acuity. -Demonstrates active participation in unit-based activities in support of organizational values/priorities. -Promotes a positive group dynamic and healing environment through words and actions. -Assures nursing excellence in accordance with accepted standards, evidence -based practice, current research, and caring philosophy. -Actively participates in department and/or unit quality improvement activities and core measures such as, but not limited to, patient satisfaction, patient falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, auditing and monitoring of documentation. -Uses a holistic perspective regarding patient care. null Schedule Notes:8 week contract to start, but strong potential to extend with good performance.Backfilling a worker who can only extend for 5 weeks before coming off assignment.Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-No experience required.-Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.-Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.-Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.-Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.-Proficiency in administering medications, performing various medical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy, and utilizing medical equipment and technology.-Additionally, strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential.-Communication skills are vital for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clear explanations to patients and their families.Deep understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and healthcare regulations ensures competent and safe delivery of care.-Overall, the role demands a combination of clinical expertise, empathy, and adaptability to meet the complex needs of patients while upholding professional standards of nursing practice.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A nullEducation: Required Education:-ADN or ASN.Preferred Education:-BSN.Required Certifications & Licensure:-Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.-BLSPreferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A nullJob Category: Clinical Nursing Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:55

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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