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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Henderson, KY

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting, managing a patient population that includes sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical cases (urology, abdominal, ortho)
• Initiate, titrate, and monitor drips including insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips
• Perform telemetry interpretation and pass required tele competency assessments
• Float within skillset as needed, including potential cross-campus float with a minimum of 2-hour advance 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

• Current, active RN Compact License
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of Step Down / PCU experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent hands-on experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry and manage drip titration (insulin, heparin, cardiac)

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 (e.g., Lasix, Protonix)
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, resilient, and team-oriented work style

Why Join Us

• Join a smaller, close-knit unit known for excellent staff retention, strong teamwork, and a seasoned nursing team
• Guaranteed set hours per week (excluding orientation week and applicable holidays) providing stability throughout your contract