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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Henderson, Kentucky, 42420!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location

Henderson, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 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 presenting 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 clinical assessment and critical thinking skills throughout each shift
• Float within skillset as needed, including potential cross-campus float to nearby affiliated facilities with a minimum of 2 hours' notice for cross-campus assignments; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
• Adhere to weekend and holiday rotation requirements (every third weekend; every other holiday)
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires at this teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Compact RN License
• AHA BLS Certification (must be attached upon submittal)
• NIHSS Certification (must be attached upon submittal)
• Minimum of two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience and at least one prior travel assignment
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (a checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must not reside within 40 miles of the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with drip management, remote telemetry, and complex post-surgical patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, manage a demanding patient load, and work collaboratively within an experienced team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well in a team-oriented, social unit culture

Why Join Us

• Join a highly experienced Med-Surg team at a teaching facility offering exposure to a diverse and clinically rich patient population
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour contracts upon request; overtime may be available per contract terms

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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