Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) position in Louisville, KY, requiring active KY or compact RN licensure and ACLS certification for a night shift role.

Details

• 18-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in a hospital setting caring for both critical care and telemetry patients
• Patient population ranges from young adults to geriatrics across varying acuity levels, including critical care, telemetry, and med-surg
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and task prioritization skills in a fast-paced critical care environment
• Proficiency in medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and related medical procedures
• Must provide MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Nurses in this unit gain broad clinical experience across critical care, telemetry, and med-surg acuity levels
• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, individualized care planning, patient and family education, and facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and monitor patient progress
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient safety initiatives, core measures, and documentation audits
• Practice is grounded in evidence-based nursing, hospital policy, and regulatory standards with an emphasis on patient- and family-centered care