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Job ID: 894001
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,048.1
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Neuro (7th Floor)
Location
Louisville, KY | Acute Rehab
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | Shift times: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Weekend rotation every third weekend | Schedule cycles run 6 weeks at a time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care on a 23-bed neuro-focused unit serving patients with TBI, SCI, CVA, amputations, burns, multi-trauma, pneumonia, and post-craniotomy with shunts, with an average patient stay of 14 days
- Manage a patient ratio of 1:6–7, performing assessments, medication administration via Omnicell, and documentation in Cerner EMR using Plum 360 IV pumps
- Perform and oversee skilled nursing procedures including trach care, ventilator management, IV/PICC/central line care, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, G-tube/PEG-tube feeds, and drain/tube management
- Monitor patients using Vital Sync monitors interfaced with Oxy Net; utilize centralized monitoring area during night shift
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including MDs, NPs, residents, PT/OT/ST, PCAs/CNAs, and unit coordinators
- Float within scope of practice as needed; travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in Kentucky (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience, with at least 6 months in a neuro setting
- Proficiency with trach care, ventilator management, central lines, PICC lines, wound care, TPN, and tube feeding management
- First-time travelers may be considered with manager approval
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with TBI, SCI, CVA, or post-craniotomy patient populations
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
- Experience with laryngectomy care and pulmonary patient management
- Prior travel nursing experience in a rehab or neuro setting
Why Join Us
- Travel-friendly unit culture that is highly accepting of contract staff and holds all clinicians to consistent, professional standards
- Free badge-access parking garage on-site; no on-call requirements