Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Henderson, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
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 IMC RN in Henderson, Kentucky, 42420!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location

Henderson, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting, managing a diverse patient population including sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical patients (urology, abdominal, ortho)
• Initiate, titrate, and monitor drips including insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips
• Perform telemetry interpretation and pass required telemetry competency testing
• Float within skillset as needed, including potential cross-campus float with a minimum of 2 hours notice
• Adhere to every-third-weekend and every-other-holiday scheduling requirements
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires as this is a teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of Step Down / PCU experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment required
• Current, active compact RN license required
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry and manage drip initiation and titration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, blood product administration, continuous BiPAP, and neutropenic precautions
• Familiarity with stable home vents and management of stable drips such as Lasix and Protonix
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal skills

Why Join Us

• Join a smaller, close-knit facility known for excellent teamwork, strong staff retention, and a seasoned nursing team
• Guaranteed set hours per week (excluding orientation week and applicable holidays) with the option to pick up 48-hour contracts upon request

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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