Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,358 per week in Louisville, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Louisville, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,358 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed mixed acuity progressive care unit serving stroke, neuro, ICH, neurosurgery overflow, and post-TPA/mechanical thrombectomy patients
• Perform neurological assessments, EKG rhythm analysis, phlebotomy, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluations every 4 hours as required
• Manage patients on heparin and Argatroban drips; support stable high-flow oxygen and BiPAP patients
• Place and manage NG/Dobhoff tubes and perform port access as part of nursing scope
• Maintain acuity-based patient assignments (ratio 1:4-6) and collaborate with CNAs, charge nurse, vascular access team, and rapid/sepsis response teams
• Document and manage care using Cerner EMR ; operate Plum ICU Medical IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or compact state eligibility
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in stepdown, telemetry, PCU, or a higher-acuity setting beyond standard Med/Surg
• Must be comfortable managing patients ranging from Med/Surg to Stepdown level of care
• Prior travel nursing experience required - first-time travelers will not be considered

• 3 or more years of progressive care, stepdown, or telemetry nursing experience
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Philips monitoring systems
• Experience with neurology or comprehensive stroke unit patient populations
• Comfort with port access, heparin/Argatroban drip management, and NG/Dobhoff tube placement

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist and intensivist coverage, remote telemetry monitoring, a vascular access team, and dedicated sepsis and rapid response resources
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented comprehensive stroke unit culture that emphasizes professional growth, compassionate care, and meaningful patient impact