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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Night Shift Contract in Pikeville, Kentucky

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN opportunity in Pikeville, Kentucky with $1,800–$1,890 weekly pay, 48 guaranteed hours, and 12-hour night shifts. Join a collaborative inpatient nursing team as a resilient, reliable, and compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident caring for medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Pikeville offers a welcoming Appalachian community surrounded by scenic mountain landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a rich regional culture.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: December 5, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week; 36-hour schedules are not accepted
• Healthcare Setting: 340-bed Level II Trauma Center with Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation required unless time off is approved
• Scheduling: No blocked scheduling
• Scrub Color: Black

Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse Requirements

• Active Kentucky or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience required
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• EKG assessment required during the compliance process
• CareView or Epic charting experience preferred; on-site training is available
• COVID-19 vaccination is required unless an approved medical or religious declination applies; approved declinations require weekly testing
• Strong communication, teamwork, dependability, resilience, and adaptability

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and accurately identify and respond to changes in patient condition
• Complete patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment and discharge planning
• Float among Med/Surg and Telemetry units and other inpatient areas as needed
• Assist with aide-level duties when required to support inpatient unit operations
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations
• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented approach while managing change in a high-acuity healthcare environment

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing contract in Pikeville, Kentucky, and join a dedicated inpatient healthcare team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #526391. 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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