Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Pikeville, Kentucky

Apply now for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse travel assignment in Pikeville, Kentucky, with 12-hour nights, 48 guaranteed hours, and competitive weekly pay. Join a dedicated inpatient nursing team and care for a diverse adult patient population in a collaborative hospital setting. Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills, Pikeville offers a welcoming community, beautiful outdoor surroundings, and a relaxed pace between shifts.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nursing
• Assignment Type: 8-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Schedule: No blocked scheduling; every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Floating: May float among Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and other inpatient units as needed
• Radius Requirement: 75-mile rule applies

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license or Compact Registered Nurse license
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse experience
• Level I or Level II trauma experience required
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Successful completion of an EKG assessment during the compliance process
• Experience with CareView and/or Epic preferred
• Ability to float throughout inpatient units and assist with patient care support duties when needed

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients during 12-hour night shifts.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, laboratory results, and changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with established protocols.
• Complete focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, care plans, clinical documentation, and patient education.
• Recognize and promptly respond to clinical deterioration and emergent patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Float to Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and other inpatient areas based on staffing and patient-care needs.
• Support a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Pikeville, Kentucky, and join a supportive inpatient healthcare team.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526504. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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