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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Richmond, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,048 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and facility policies.
• Develop individualized care plans by identifying patient needs, determining desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and collaborating with the inter-professional team.
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice; recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to team members and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care activities.
• Facilitate the patient discharge process, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team.
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on computer systems and clinical applications.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures.

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Work in a patient-centered environment that emphasizes nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a collaborative, healing-focused culture.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a team that values professional growth, quality improvement, and holistic patient care.