Location: Pikeville, KY
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 6 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (no blocked schedule requests)
Required Qualifications
Kentucky/Compact RN License
AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
EKG test, completed during the compliance process
Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty
Level I or Level II Trauma experience
Level I or Level II ICU skillset
COVID vaccine, unless a medical or religious declination is accepted. If declined, weekly testing is required at the traveler's or agency's expense and must be verified.
Preferred Qualifications
Charting experience (will train on-site)
Unit Information
340-bed Level II Trauma Center
ICU has 59 beds
Patient ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Schedule and Float
Guaranteed 48 hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed
Hours are not guaranteed the week of orientation
Every other weekend and holiday is required unless time off is approved
On-call/call-back: N/A
75-mile radius rule applies
May be asked to float to Med Surg or cardiac units with a lower ratio, across all in-patient areas
May be tasked as an aide if other units need assistance
Other Details
Scrub color: Black
Desired traits: hard worker, resilient, manages change well, social, reliable, team player
Facility
Pikeville Medical Center
3.6rating(58 reviews)
2 nurses recommend working with Pikeville Medical Center
The cost of living in Pikeville, KY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Pikeville, KY, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
Pikeville is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
Pikeville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
Pikeville offers a variety of restaurants with local and international cuisine, as well as opportunities to explore art, music, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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