Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Louisville, Kentucky
Jewish Hospital
$1,897-2,205/weekTRS Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Travel RN Opportunity - Louisville, Kentucky
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Mixed Acuity Unit
- Location: Louisville, KY
- Employment Type: Travel
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
- Call Requirements: None
- Number of Openings: 1
Experience & Requirements
- Years of Experience Required: 2+ years in specialty
- Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)
- Required Certifications:
- BLS
- NIH
- Kentucky Nursing License
- Must Have Skills/Experience:
- PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
- Cardiac gtts (drips)
- Telemetry
- Experience with higher patient ratios (5-6 patients per nurse)
- Float Requirements: Yes – must be able to float to any PCU or Med Surg unit
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Mixed Acuity – General Overflow
- Number of Beds: 17
- Patient Ratios: 5:1
- Equipment Used:
- Dynamaps
- Glucometers
- IV and SCD pumps
- Lift equipment
- Bladder scanners
- Cardiac monitoring
- Provizio SEMs scanner
- EMR System: Cerner
Personality Fit
- Friendly
- Team player
- Critical thinker & self-motivated
- Flexible
Dress Code
- Scrubs required: Galaxy Blue top with black or galaxy blue bottoms
- White or gray undershirt allowed
- No unacceptable attire specified
Additional Facility Highlights
- Academic Medical Center with advanced heart care treatment
- Accredited chest pain center providing 24/7 STEMI heart attack care
- Known for numerous medical firsts including pioneering transplant surgeries
- Offers acute inpatient and outpatient rehab services
- Recognized center for neuro recovery and movement disorders programs
This position is ideal for an RN with solid PCU and cardiac telemetry experience who is comfortable managing higher patient ratios and working in a mixed acuity environment.
Facility
Jewish Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Jewish Hospital
Pros
Flexible schedule Teaching facilities
Cons
Low pay Necessary items scattered over four rooms Some doctors’ poor working attitudes tolerated by management
- Short Term Acute Care
- 795 beds
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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