Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

Job ID: 906019

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Location


Lexington, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6, serving a high-turnover, fast-paced environment
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including elective joint replacements, spine/neuro surgery, and fractures
• Monitor and respond appropriately to telemetry alerts; must be able to identify cardiac rhythms independently (centralized monitoring, no monitor techs on unit)
• Manage and titrate drips as needed, with heparin being the most commonly encountered
• Collaborate with nurse aides and patient care techs who assist with hourly rounds, vitals, glucose checks, and patient mobility
• Participate in self-scheduling while remaining flexible to float to other med-surg/telemetry areas as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Kentucky or a compact state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to identify cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to telemetry alerts
• Comfortable working in a high-acuity, fast-paced unit with high daily patient turnover
• Willingness to float to other med-surg and telemetry units as needed
• Availability to meet weekend requirements (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) and holiday requirements (2 summer holidays and 3 winter holidays)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in neurology or orthopedic nursing strongly preferred
• Experience titrating heparin drips or managing post-surgical patients
• Adaptable team player willing to assist across the unit wherever needed

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage every shift and dedicated patient care tech assistance
• Enjoy self-scheduling flexibility within a structured, team-oriented environment with a brief 2-shift unit-specific orientation to get you started

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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