Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Lexington, KY
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days
$3,197/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration18 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title: RN-Cath Lab
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person, creating a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, current research, hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. The RN coordinates and provides direct patient care activities, including nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, admissions, transfers, discharges, patient and family-centered education, care coordination, and individualized treatment planning.
Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with care team members
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications or ability to be trained
- Accountability for actions, attitude, and results
- Clear and respectful communication skills
- Ability to provide patient-centered care and education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Previous nursing experience
Additional Information:
- The RN actively participates in quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and documentation auditing.
- Promotes a positive group dynamic and healing environment through professional interactions.
- Demonstrates active participation in unit-based activities supporting organizational values and priorities.
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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