MS / Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Lexington, KY

Schedule: First shift, 3x12 (7:00 AM–7:00 PM); weekends and holidays as needed

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 5, 2026

About the Role

You'll provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions on a busy medical-surgical/telemetry unit. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and the ability to manage multiple patients while maintaining a healing, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, including cardiac drips as applicable
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound assessment and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Document accurately in the electronic health record
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols are consistently followed
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, case managers, and team members on care coordination and discharge planning

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (or compact license as applicable)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1+ years of medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience
• Demonstrated competency in telemetry/EKG interpretation
• ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)

Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork are essential.