Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,048 per week in Louisville, KY

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40201!

Key Responsibilities
Provide high-acuity nursing care to patients with diagnoses including Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke (CVA), amputations, burns, and multi-trauma; travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients
Perform and manage complex clinical skills including trach care, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, IV therapy, PICC and central lines, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, G-tube/PEG-tube feeds, and drain/tube management
Monitor patients using Vital Sync monitors integrated with centralized overnight monitoring; document and manage care using

Cerner EMR
Administer medications via Plum 360 IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system; phlebotomy support is available, though RNs retain ultimate responsibility
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including MDs, NPs, residents, PT/OT/ST, PCAs/CNAs, and unit coordinators
May float within scope of practice as needed; float pool is primarily utilized for floating assignments
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or compact state eligibility
BLS certification required
NIHSS certification required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Demonstrated proficiency with high-acuity skills: trach care, ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, central lines, PICC lines, wound care, TPN, and enteral feeding
First-time travelers may be considered with manager approval
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in acute care or high-acuity rehabilitation settings
Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
Experience caring for patients with spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, or complex multi-trauma diagnoses
Comfort working with laryngectomy patients and managing pulmonary-related care needs
Why Join Us
Travel-friendly unit culture that is highly accepting of travelers, who are supported and held to the same professional standards as permanent staff
Complimentary badge-access parking is available on-site, and a structured orientation program is provided to set you up for success from day one