Provide direct patient care on a MS/Telemetry unit, managing short-stay MS/Tele and observation patients. Familiarity with high-acuity telemetry monitoring and rapid patient turnover environments.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hazard, KY
Salary
$1,598
Description
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a MS/Telemetry unit, managing short-stay MS/Tele and observation patients
Monitor and interpret telemetry readings and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
Float within scope of practice as needed across the facility
Work every other weekend as part of the standard scheduling rotation
Adhere to an 84-hour, two-week scheduling model (alternating 3×12 and 4×12 weeks)
Required Qualifications
Active Kentucky state license or valid compact RN license - must be in hand at time of submission
AHA BLS certification required
AHA ACLS certification required
NIH Stroke Scale certification required
Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Telemetry or Telemetry-specific RN experience
Flu vaccine required; declinations not accepted (medical and religious exemptions reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Candidates must live within 75 miles of the facility; locals welcome
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with observation patient populations in an acute care setting
Familiarity with high-acuity telemetry monitoring and rapid patient turnover environments
Flexibility with scheduling, including willingness to float within scope of practice
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a structured, supportive acute care environment with a defined 13-week contract
Consistent night shift schedule with predictable rotation for work-life balance planning