Med Surg Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Lexington, KY

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

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 2, 2026

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 in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans using the nursing process
• 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 medications as applicable
• Manage pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients, including wound care and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—physicians, cardiologists, case managers—on care coordination and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives including fall prevention and infection control

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (state or compact)
• ADN/ASN minimum; BSN preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification
• 1+ years of med-surg or telemetry experience
• Demonstrated telemetry/EKG interpretation competency

What We're Looking For

Strong communication and collaboration skills, critical thinking, and ability to manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients. Weekends and holidays as needed.