Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,048 per week in Louisville, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Louisville, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,048 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

Job ID: 898202


Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,048.1



Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Neuro (10th Floor)

Location


Louisville, KY | Acute Rehab

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | Shift times: 6:30 AM-7:00 PM / 6:30 PM-7:00 AM | Weekend rotation every third weekend | Schedule cycles every 6 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care to patients with diagnoses including Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke (CVA), amputations, burns, and multi-trauma; travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients
• Perform and manage complex clinical skills including trach care, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, IV therapy, PICC and central lines, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, G-tube/PEG-tube feeds, and drain/tube management
• Monitor patients using Vital Sync monitors integrated with centralized overnight monitoring; document and manage care using Cerner EMR
• Administer medications via Plum 360 IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system; phlebotomy support is available, though RNs retain ultimate responsibility
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including MDs, NPs, residents, PT/OT/ST, PCAs/CNAs, and unit coordinators
• May float within scope of practice as needed; float pool is primarily utilized for floating assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or compact state eligibility
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency with high-acuity skills: trach care, ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, central lines, PICC lines, wound care, TPN, and enteral feeding
• First-time travelers may be considered with manager approval

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in acute care or high-acuity rehabilitation settings
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• Experience caring for patients with spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, or complex multi-trauma diagnoses
• Comfort working with laryngectomy patients and managing pulmonary-related care needs

Why Join Us

• Travel-friendly unit culture that is highly accepting of travelers, who are supported and held to the same professional standards as permanent staff
• Complimentary badge-access parking is available on-site, and a structured orientation program is provided to set you up for success from day one

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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