Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience worked in the last 12 months.

• Experience with MEDHOST is preferred.

• 12 months of acute care experience.

• ADN completion required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Kentucky license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <60 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: HealthTrust Program - LifePoint Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: - IVs - NGs - PICC & Central Line Care - Catheter Care - Post-op surgical care for general surgery patients - Post-op surgical care for total knee & hip replacement, hernia repair, and colectomy patients

Preferred Skills/Experience: - Foleys - IV insertion - Tele - Tube feeding - Stroke - Post-op care

Preferred Credentials: - BSN preferred

Unit Details: - Med/Surg Tele unit - Patient ratios: 5:1 & 6:1; day shift has a lot of admissions & discharges - Equipment and patient care context: Baxter IV pumps; Omnicell; JP Drains; Hemovac Drains; Ostomy Care; NG Tubes; Tube Feeding; PEG Tubes - Patient population: age 18 to geriatric - Common diagnosis/treatment: Total Joint Replacement; General Surgery Population; COPD; Diabetes; Dementia; Dialysis; Stroke; NSTEMI; CHF; A-Fib - Fast-paced environment

Shift & Scheduling: - Every other weekend

Floating Requirements: - Float to step down to care for med/surg if needed

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 2 years

Driver’s license required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: KY
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-08-10
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3