Med Surg Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adults with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Schedule & Duration

• 12-week contract
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop 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 per physician orders, including cardiac drips as applicable
• 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 conditions, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on care planning and discharge coordination
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the medical record
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Oversee a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (or compact license) in the state of practice
• 1+ years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted

Location

Elizabethtown, Kentucky