MS / Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Shift: 3rd shift, three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Location: Lexington, KY

About the Role

The facility's medical-surgical/telemetry unit serves adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions. You'll provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care grounded in the nursing process and current clinical standards.

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)
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and team members on discharge planning
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
• Manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

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

What We're Looking For

Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate across disciplines, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.