Medical-Surgical RN
Louisville, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) in a healthcare facility located in the community. This position involves providing compassionate and skilled care to adult patients with a focus on neurological and traumatic injuries. The role requires flexibility in float assignments within the scope of practice and adherence to unit standards, supporting a diverse patient population primarily dealing with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and other complex neurological conditions.

Job Details:

• Position Description:
  This role supports a 23-bed neuro medical-surgical unit specializing in spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, amputees, burns, pediatric, and multi-trauma patients. The unit typically manages 6-7 patients at a time, with a variety of high-acuity care needs, including ventilator management, wound care, IV therapy, central lines, G-tubes, and pulmonary patients with trachs or laryngectomies. Staff are responsible for patient care activities such as trach care, vent management, bipaps, cpaps, IV therapy, PICC line, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, drains/tubes, and pulmonary support.
• Required Qualifications:
  Valid licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, 1 year of clinical experience in a similar environment, and ability to work nights.
• Schedule:
  Night shift (1800-0700) for 36 hours per week, with a rotational schedule every 6 weeks.
• Additional Information:
  Orientation includes online modules, in-person NVCI training, and comprehensive facility and unit-specific training. The unit operates with a team-oriented culture, maintaining high standards of care and supporting traveler staff with a welcoming environment. Staff may be required to work some holidays and will be held to the same standards as full-time staff. All staff may float within the scope of practice, primarily utilizing a float pool.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits