Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Henderson, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Henderson, KY
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location

Henderson, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 45-bed Medical-Surgical unit serving a general M/S population including post-surgical patients (gallbladder, colectomy, appendectomy, hip/knee replacements, ORIFs), as well as patients with GI bleeds, CHF, COPD, sepsis, UTI, respiratory conditions, and COVID.
• Perform and manage PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), drip management (heparin, cardizem), PEG/NG tubes, ostomy care, remote telemetry, and blood product administration.
• Conduct NIHSS assessments and dysphagia screenings; apply strong assessment and critical thinking skills throughout each shift.
• Float as first to float within skillset to same-campus units mid-shift and, when needed, to nearby campuses with a minimum 2-hour notice for cross-campus floats.
• Fulfill weekend and holiday requirements: every third weekend and every other holiday.
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires at this teaching facility.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Compact RN License required.
• AHA BLS Certification required.
• NIHSS Certification required.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent, strong Medical-Surgical experience.
• At least one (1) prior travel assignment required.
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start).
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with drip management including heparin and cardizem infusions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, work resiliently in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Comfort with cross-campus float assignments and adaptability to varying patient ratios.

Why Join Us

• Join a highly experienced unit staff in a well-established acute care setting with an expected 36 hours per week, with the option for 48-hour contracts upon request.
• Gain exposure to a diverse Medical-Surgical patient population in a teaching environment that values professional growth and strong clinical practice.