Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,369 per week

Malone Healthcare
- Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/25/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Location:
  
  United States
• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Surgical Trauma RN
• Contract:
  
  13-Week Travel Assignment
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

We're seeking an experienced Travel Med Surg / Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced, high-acuity unit caring for post-operative, trauma, oncology, and general medical patients. This assignment is ideal for an RN with strong clinical skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

• 26-bed mixed-acuity unit
• RN-to-patient ratio: 1:4-6
• High-volume unit with 8-12 discharges daily
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Supportive and patient-focused culture

• General Surgery (GI)
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Trauma
• GYN/Oncology
• Oncology patients
• Sickle Cell Disease
• General Medical patients

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care.
• Perform detailed patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer blood products and medications safely.
• Manage wound care, wound vacs, JP drains, chest tubes, and surgical drains.
• Care for patients with skeletal and Buck's traction.
• Monitor and manage Heparin infusions.
• Provide PCA pain management.
• Care for patients requiring stable BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families throughout hospitalization.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg/Surgical Trauma acute care experience (3 years preferred).
• At least one completed travel assignment (first-time travelers not accepted).
• Current BLS certification.
• Current NIHSS certification.
• Strong post-operative and medical-surgical nursing skills.

• Blood administration
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• JP drain and chest tube management
• Skeletal and Buck's traction experience
• Heparin infusion management
• PCA pain management
• High-flow oxygen and stable BiPAP care
• Strong teamwork and critical thinking skills

• Cerner EMR
• Omnicell medication dispensing
• Phillips telemetry monitors
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, Intensivists, and Specialists
• Vascular Access Team
• Sepsis and Rapid Response Teams
• Free onsite parking
• Every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirement

• Work with a supportive, collaborative healthcare team.
• Gain experience in a busy, high-acuity surgical and trauma environment.
• Expand your clinical expertise while caring for a diverse patient population.
• Opportunity for professional growth and contract extension.

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States.

As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance