Registered Nurse

Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Lexington, KY | 13-Week Contract

This telemetry unit serves a primarily cardiac patient population, including post-cardiac surgery patients, thoracotomies with chest tubes, atrial fibrillation, and complex medical patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Self-scheduling, subject to adjustment for unit balance
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Holiday requirement: 2 summer, 3 winter
• No on-call or standby requirement

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (all drips except pressors, paralytics, and TPA)
• Place and remove patients on/off CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen; RT sets rates and is available in-house
• Read telemetry strips once per shift and with any rhythm changes; centralized monitoring support is available
• Charge nurse present each shift and typically carries a patient assignment
• Patient care techs provide additional support on the unit

Float Requirements

• May be floated to other floors as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (required prior to submission)
• BLS certification required
• BSN not required

Orientation

• 1–2 shifts of unit-specific orientation

Dress Code

• Galaxy Blue scrubs

Cancellation Policy

• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment

Start Date: September 28, 2026