ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Bowling Green, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,653/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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
Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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