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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor. This position supports patients recovering from elective joint replacements, spine and neurological surgeries, and fractures in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and flexibility to support changing patient-care needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Willingness to obtain or maintain licensure as required
• Preferred Qualifications: Medical-surgical, neurological, or orthopedic experience preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient assignments generally range from 1 nurse to 46 patients.
  • Common patient populations include elective joint replacements, spine and neurological surgeries, and fractures.
  • Nurses may manage heparin infusions and must identify cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to telemetry alerts.
  • The care team includes patient care technicians who assist with hourly rounds, direct patient care, vital signs, glucose checks, ambulation, and patient mobility.
  • A charge nurse is scheduled each shift and also carries a patient assignment.
  • Self-scheduling is available, subject to departmental staffing needs.
  • Every-other-weekend scheduling is required.
  • Holiday coverage includes 2 summer holidays and 3 winter holidays.
  • Two department-specific orientation shifts are provided.
  • Scrub color is galaxy blue.

Benefits

• 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