Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Louisville, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Louisville, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40201!

Job ID: 902341

Job Title


Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Louisville, KY | Progressive Care Unit

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | Every other weekend rotation | Holiday rotation required | No on-call required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed PCU focused on cardiac recovery, including post-cath, TAVR, Mitral clip, Esophagectomy, wedge, and lobectomy patients requiring cardiac monitoring
• Manage high patient turnover in a fast-paced recovery-oriented environment with a ratio of 1:5 (1:4 goal)
• Perform sheath pulls, chest tube management, cardiac drip administration, tube feed management, and doff management; training available for sheath pulls
• Operate and document within Cerner EMR; utilize Plum ICU Medical IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary support team including PCAs/CNAs, HUC, charge nurse, hospitalists, respiratory therapy (24/7), and telemetry monitoring technicians
• Float within scope of practice to other units within the hospital as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Willingness to complete Vistelar training upon hire
• Proficiency in cardiac drip management, chest tubes, sheath pulls, and esophageal/tube feed management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with arterial lines, particularly for TAVR patients
• Prior experience with cardiac cath patients and post-procedural recovery care
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit offering robust ancillary resources including respiratory therapy coverage 24/7, telemetry monitoring, hospitalist support, and dedicated phlebotomy services
• Complimentary badge-access parking available on-site

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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