MS / Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Lexington, KY

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 5, 2026

About the Role

Join the facility's medical-surgical/telemetry unit, where you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions. This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical judgment, cardiac monitoring expertise, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly across the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and direct patient care, managing a typical load of 4–6 patients per shift
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, including cardiac drips
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound management and pain control
• Coordinate discharge planning and educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and self-care
• Document assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the medical record
• Uphold infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Actively participate in quality improvement and care coordination with the care team

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
• BLS certification required; ACLS required
• ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• 1+ years of medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience
• Demonstrated telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and delegate appropriately

This role offers clinical autonomy within scope of practice and the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes.