Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 905265

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location


Lexington, KY | Telemetry

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation required (2 summer, 3 winter holidays)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 26-bed Telemetry unit serving Med/Surg, Gastro, and Telemetry patient populations at a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
• Titrate drips including Heparin, Nitroglycerin, and Cardizem as required
• Monitor cardiac rhythms - RNs are not required to read strips independently but must demonstrate rhythm recognition
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow O2 as needed
• Collaborate with patient care techs who assist with vitals, glucose checks, baths, ambulation, I&O, and drain management
• Float to other departments as needed to support staffing balance

• Active RN license in the state of Kentucky or compact eligibility
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Ability to self-schedule within a balanced scheduling framework; schedule adjustments may occur to maintain unit coverage

• Prior experience in a Telemetry, Med/Surg, or Gastroenterology setting
• Familiarity with titrating cardiac and anticoagulation drips (Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Cardizem)
• Experience working alongside patient care technicians in a team-based care model

• Work on a structured, well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage on every shift and patient care tech assistance
• Unit-specific orientation provided to support a smooth transition into the role