Travel Nurse Rn - Pcu In Lexington, Ky

**Job Title:** Registered Nurse
**Job Specialty:** Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
**Job Duration:** 14 weeks
**Shift:** Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
**Guaranteed Hours:**
**Experience:** 2+ years in specialty, traumatic/general surgery post-op patient experience required
**License:** Compact or Kentucky State License at time of submission
**Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, and Telemetry experience required

**Must-Have:**
- Experience with Level 1-2 trauma
- Experience with abdominal surgeries

**Job Description:**

- Work in an acute progressive unit, handling heavy Trauma/GI post-operative patients.
- Strong skills in foley catheters, surgical drains, surgical oncology, wound vacs, ostomy, ports and PICCs, TPN, and lipids are essential.
- Will consider first-time travelers with Level 1 trauma experience.
- Candidates may be required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals.
- Must be strong in managing trauma and general surgery patients post-operation.
- Specific training modules will be completed during orientation and annually, averaging 6.5 hours.
- Call policy involves response time within an hour, with specific call hours for weekdays and weekends.
- Previous experience working in this facility must be disclosed during submission to ensure eligibility for rehire.

**Additional Information:**
- Medical/Religious exemptions for the COVID-19 and Flu vaccines will be considered.
- Candidates should have no background or licensure issues, as these will result in rejection or cancellation during the compliance process.

**Orientation:** 8 hours, non-billable