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Med Surg Tele
Lexington, KY
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
About the Role
The facility seeks a compassionate, detail-oriented RN to join its medical-surgical and telemetry unit on the 3rd shift. You'll provide evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with a diverse range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments and implement individualized care plans using the nursing process
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips, per physician orders
- Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
- Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
- Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on care coordination and discharge planning
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR
- Uphold infection control, fall prevention, and quality improvement protocols
- Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team members in patient care activities
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted RN license (or compact license as applicable)
- ADN or ASN; BSN preferred
- BLS and ACLS certification
- 1+ years of medical-surgical/telemetry experience
- Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills
Schedule
- 3rd shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Weekends and holidays as scheduled
- 13-week contract
- Start date: November 30, 2026
