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

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

Job ID: 905173

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / MedSurg

Location


Lexington, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed MedSurg unit serving acute stroke, neurological, and general medical floor populations
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6, collaborating with nurse aides and patient care techs whose ratios may vary
• Review telemetry strips each shift; unit utilizes centralized telemetry monitoring with RN review required
• Troubleshoot BiPAP and High Flow oxygen equipment as needed; Respiratory Therapy manages primary operation
• Adhere to weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period and holiday requirements (2 summer, 3 winter)
• Float to other floors as needed based on unit staffing demands

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to work night shifts with self-scheduling, subject to adjustment to maintain a balanced schedule
• Willingness to float to other floor units as needed
• Compliance with dress code: Galaxy Blue scrubs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a MedSurg, telemetry, or neurological care setting
• Familiarity with acute stroke and neuro patient populations
• Experience reviewing telemetry strips independently
• Comfort working alongside a charge nurse who carries a patient assignment

Why Join Us

• Unit-specific orientation of 1-2 shifts provided to support a smooth transition onto the floor
• No on-call or standby requirements, offering a more predictable contract experience

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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