Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $1,873 per week

About the role

Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Med Surg assignment in Winchester, Kentucky. The 13‑week contract requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts, with every other weekend worked. The unit is a 36‑bed medical‑surgical floor caring for patients aged 18 to geriatric, using MedHost EHR and equipment such as Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, JP/Hemovac drains, ostomy supplies, NG/tube/PEG feeding devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV therapy, NG tube placement and care, PICC and central line management.
• Provide catheter care and postoperative surgical care for general surgery patients, including total knee/hip replacement, hernia repair, and colectomy.
• Manage Foley catheters, IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, tube feeding, and stroke care as needed.
• Administer medications, monitor vitals, and coordinate care for patients with diagnoses such as COPD, diabetes, dementia, dialysis, stroke, NSTEMI, CHF, A‑fib, and total joint replacement.
• Maintain accurate documentation in MedHost and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to unit dress code (navy or black scrubs; no t‑shirts or Crocs).

Requirements

• Active RN license (ADN or BSN).
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Ability to float to step‑down units as needed.
• Strong communication skills and comfort in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

• IV therapy, NG tube, PICC & central line care.
• Catheter care and postoperative care for general surgery, orthopedic, and gastrointestinal procedures.
• Foley catheter management, IV insertion, telemetry, tube feeding (NG, PEG), stroke care.
• Experience with Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, JP/Hemovac drains, ostomy care, NG/tube/PEG feeding.
• Familiarity with MedHost EHR.
• Team player, self‑starter, good communicator, adaptable to changing patient ratios (5:1‑6:1).

Benefits

• Day‑one medical, dental, and vision coverage with low premiums.
• Day‑one 401(k) with company contribution.
• Personalized compensation packages.
• Paid, private, fully furnished, pet‑friendly housing.
• Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 customer care line.
• Per diem allowance and paid travel.
• Licensure and certification reimbursement.
• Free liability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and pet insurance.
• Weekly pay, holiday pay, guaranteed hours.
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