Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Elizabethtown, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Elizabethtown, 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 ICU/Critical Care RN in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701!

Job ID: 906448

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (CV/ICU)

Location


Elizabethtown, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; initiate actions to alleviate patient stress and discomfort
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI reduction

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and/or Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) experience required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate across care team disciplines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience with evidence-based nursing practice and current clinical research integration
• Proficiency with hospital computer systems and electronic health record applications

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a specialized cardiovascular ICU environment with a focus on nursing excellence and patient-centered care
• Work within a collaborative, inter-professional team that values clinical autonomy and a holistic approach to healing and wellness

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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