Progressive Care Unit RN
Elizabethtown, KY
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) | 13-Week Contract

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care while promoting healing, safety, and wellness. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, educating patients and families, and evaluating patient outcomes throughout the nursing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings accurately.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders and hospital policies.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the healthcare team.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Delegate and supervise patient care activities appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain evidence-based nursing practice.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and patient-centered healing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: No prior RN experience required (previous nursing experience preferred).
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• Certification: BLS required.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn new systems.
• Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care while maintaining professionalism and accountability.

This opportunity is well suited for both new graduate and experienced Registered Nurses seeking a supportive environment that emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, professional development, and exceptional patient care.