Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Lexington, KY
Integrated Healthcare Services
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,552/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration17 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title: Lexington-RN-Cath Lab
Shift: DAYS: 4x10s 7a-5:30p with call requirements
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Summary: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. Responsibilities include coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, facilitating admissions, transfers, discharges, patient and family-centered education, care coordination, and individualized treatment planning.
Required Qualifications:
- ADN or ASN
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- BLS certification
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
- Shows understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications or ability to be trained
- Practices effective, clear, and respectful communication (verbal and written)
- Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN
- Previous nursing experience
Additional Information:
- Unit is looking for candidates with 2-3 years of recent experience in a busier cath lab
QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 1 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Days
Employer
Integrated Healthcare Services
About Lexington, KY
As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Lexington, KY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Lexington is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 86°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 42°F, and average lows are around 25°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lexington.
- They are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas for travel nurses.
- Lexington is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, which provide convenient access to different parts of the city.
- Lexington is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of grass and tree pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Lexington, providing a supportive community for those in the healthcare field.
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a thriving arts and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college basketball and horse racing.
- Outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Red River Gorge and exploring the Kentucky Horse Park.
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