SICU Registered Nurse
Bowling Green, KY
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Vascular / Cardiac Critical Care (Mixed Acuity) – Night Shift

Schedule: 3x12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a high-acuity Vascular/Cardiac Mixed Acuity Unit. This role requires strong experience in both critical care and step-down settings, with a primary focus on complex vascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients.

Important: Travel experience is required. Candidates must be confident managing high-acuity surgical populations.

Patient Population

• Vascular Surgery (heavy focus), including:
  • AAA repairs
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Femoral-popliteal bypass
  • Thrombectomy (including carotid)
• Cardiothoracic / Cardiac Cases:
  • TAVR
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • EVAR
• Thoracic Surgery:
  • Pneumonectomy and post-thoracic surgical care

Unit Details

• Mixed Acuity Unit (ICU + Stepdown)
• Ratios:
  • ICU-level: 1:2–3
  • Stepdown: 1:4–5
• Nurses may float within scope to meet patient care needs

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• Travel experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Active KY or Compact RN License (must be in hand at submission; no pending licenses)
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS (current, within 2 years)

Clinical Competencies Required

• Strong vascular and cardiac surgical experience
• Stroke care competency:
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Familiarity with stroke protocols (e.g., BE-FAST)
  • Dysphagia screening competency
• Experience in a certified stroke center ICU preferred
• Familiarity with current stroke guidelines for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke