Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,028 per week in Lexington, KY

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Telemetry or a related specialty; first-time travelers may be considered only with several years of post-operative surgical nursing experience (particularly Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal surgery). Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-volume surgical unit offering broad exposure to orthopedic, spine, bariatric, and general surgery patient populations.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40502!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a 23-bed medical-surgical unit serving orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patients
• Manage high patient volumes, with the unit typically receiving 10-20 post-operative patients per day in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize cardiac monitoring and oxygen monitoring capabilities as part of routine patient care
• Apply both medical and surgical nursing skillsets to meet the diverse needs of the patient population
• Float to other units within the hospital or to an affiliate facility based on patient need and nurse skillset
• Complete and pass an EKG exam during onboarding

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Telemetry or a related specialty; first-time travelers may be considered only with several years of post-operative surgical nursing experience (particularly Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal surgery)
• Active Compact or Kentucky State RN License required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS is not required
• Must pass EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for post-operative orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery patients
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring in a medical-surgical or telemetry setting
• Experience floating to multiple units or working in high-acuity, high-volume environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-volume surgical unit offering broad exposure to orthopedic, spine, bariatric, and general surgery patient populations
• Gain experience in a facility with cardiac and oxygen monitoring capabilities, expanding your clinical skill set