Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Lexington, 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 Lexington, Kentucky, 40502!

Job ID: 902406

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Lexington, KY | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed PCU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 depending on acuity
• Care for post-catheterization patients, including management of sheaths and TR bands, as well as medical patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Titrate drips including all applicable medications except pressors, paralytics, and TPA
• Read and interpret telemetry strips at least once per shift and as needed with any change in rhythm, utilizing centralized tele monitoring support
• Manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in coordination with in-house respiratory therapy
• Provide overflow coverage for adjacent units as needed, including care for patients with chest tubes; participate in self-scheduling subject to adjustment for balanced coverage

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience titrating drips in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Willingness to float to floor units as needed
• Availability to meet weekend requirements (6 weekend shifts per 6-week period) and holiday requirements (2 summer, 3 winter)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• TAVR experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing chest tubes
• Familiarity with sheath and TR band management in post-catheterization patients

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with centralized telemetry monitoring, in-house respiratory therapy, and patient care tech support
• Benefit from a self-scheduling model with a structured orientation of 1-2 unit-specific shifts to support a smooth transition

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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