Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 8-Week Travel RN Contract - Pikeville, KY

Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 8-Week Travel RN Contract – Pikeville, KY Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Night Shift Contract in Pikeville, KY Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel contract in Pikeville, Kentucky for an experienced RN seeking an 8-week night-shift assignment in a Level II Trauma Center. Bring your telemetry expertise to a fast-paced medical-surgical and surgical/orthopedic setting in Pikeville, Kentucky. Surrounded by the scenic Appalachian foothills, Pikeville offers a welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed small-city atmosphere. This Kentucky travel nursing assignment is ideal for a resilient, reliable RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable caring for diverse inpatient populations. Job Title: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Contract Duration: 8 weeks Start Date: November 2, 2026 Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Weekly Hours: 48 guaranteed hours per week; four 12-hour shifts Schedule: No blocked scheduling; every other weekend and holiday rotation required unless time off is approved Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890 Clinical Setting: 340-bed Level II Trauma Center with approximately 1:6 patient ratios and unit sizes ranging from 15 to 45 beds Electronic Documentation: CareView/EPIC experience preferred; on-site training available Dress Code: Black scrubs Current Registered Nurse license in Kentucky or a valid Compact RN license At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical/telemetry RN experience Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience required Associate degree or nursing certificate Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips and recognize cardiac rhythm changes Successful completion of an EKG assessment during the compliance process Flexibility to float among medical-surgical and telemetry units throughout the inpatient setting and assist with support duties when needed Strong communication, dependability, teamwork, resilience, and adaptability Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical, telemetry, surgical, and orthopedic patients during 12-hour night shifts. Monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition. Complete nursing assessments, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, effective patient outcomes. Float to other inpatient medical-surgical and telemetry units as staffing needs require. Participate in weekend and holiday rotations according to unit scheduling requirements. Support a positive, team-oriented care environment while managing changing priorities in a trauma-center setting. 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr GHR Live!