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ICU Registered Nurse
Bowling Green, Kentucky
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

$1,460-1,914/week

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Registered Nurse - ICU

Location

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Employment Type

Travel assignment

Contract Length

13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: ICU/CCU
Number of beds: 16
Patient ratios: Typically 2:1, occasionally 3:1
Staffing: Unit secretaries and tech availability varies; tech staffed depending on census
Scheduling: 36 hours per week
Floating: Float in rotation with core staffing
Documentation system: Meditech

Equipment and Procedures

Equipment used: Impella, GE monitors, Temporary Pacemakers, EKOS, IABP, Artic Sun, Hemodynamic monitoring
Procedures performed: Central line insertions, dialysis catheter insertions

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
NIH Certification

Required License

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in ICU or critical care specialty

Skills and Attributes

Critical thinking
Self-motivated
Advanced clinical skills relevant to ICU care

Work Environment

Team-oriented with a mix of experienced staff on day and night shifts
Flexible scheduling options

Dress Code

Scrubs of any color allowed
No denim, capris, or camouflage patterns

Additional Notes

The unit has received recognition such as the Daisy Award
Staff have engaged in community support activities, e.g., making blankets for hospice patients

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Kentucky
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
ICU experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Facility

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
157 beds

ADDRESS1801 Ashley CircleBowling Green, KY 42104

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About Bowling Green, KY

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Bowling Green, KY here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and lows of 68°F.
Average winter highs of 45°F and lows of 26°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Western Kentucky University.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
Bowling Green has a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and the university.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants, retail shops, and eateries in the downtown area.
The city offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and visiting nearby national parks.
There are also cultural attractions like the National Corvette Museum and motorsports park.

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