ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Bowling Green, KY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,777/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit: ICU/CCU
- Number of Beds: 16
- Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1, sometimes 3:1
- Staffing: Unit secretaries and tech availability varies; tech staffed depending on census
- Equipment Used: Impella, GE monitors, Temporary Pacemakers, EKOS, IABP, Artic Sun, Hemodynamic monitoring
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling: 36 hours weekly
- Floating Policy: Float in rotation with core staffing
- Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no denim, capris, or camo
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIH Certification
- Registered Nurse License
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Kentucky
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Skills and Qualifications
- Critical thinking
- Self-motivated
- Advanced skills including:
- Central line insertions
- Dialysis catheter insertions
Work Environment
- Team-oriented with a mix of day and night shift experience
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive teamwork environment
Additional Information
- Recognitions include department awards such as the Daisy Award
- Staff have engaged in community support activities (e.g., making blankets for hospice patients)
- Unit offers new equipment and technology for critical care nursing
This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment with a supportive team and advanced critical care practice.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Nenshi is a wonderful recruiter. Very detailed and thorough. Top tier communication.
Cons
I have not experienced any negative feedback.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Bowling Green, KY
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Bowling Green, KY here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and lows of 68°F.
- Average winter highs of 45°F and lows of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Western Kentucky University.
- Car friendliness is high, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- Bowling Green has a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and the university.
- Plenty of restaurants, retail shops, and eateries in the downtown area.
- The city offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and visiting nearby national parks.
- There are also cultural attractions like the National Corvette Museum and motorsports park.
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