Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,047 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 11 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location: Kentucky
Specialty: Medical Surgical (Post-Op/Orthopedic/General Surgery)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 3x12s | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Medical Surgical RN for a busy 23-bed surgical unit specializing in post-operative care. This fast-paced unit primarily cares for orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patients, while also managing occasional medical overflow.

Position Highlights

• 13-week travel assignment
• 12-hour night shifts
• Busy surgical unit receiving 10–20 post-operative admissions daily
• Cardiac and oxygen monitoring capabilities
• Float within your skill set to other units or affiliated hospitals as needed
• Paid onboarding modules

Patient Population

• Orthopedic surgeries
• Spine surgeries
• General surgery
• Bariatric surgery
• Medical overflow patients

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of recent Medical Surgical RN experience
• Active Kentucky RN License or Compact RN License (required at submission)
• AHA BLS Certification
• Strong medical-surgical nursing skills
• Experience caring for post-operative surgical patients

First-time travelers may be considered if they have extensive experience with post-operative surgical patients, particularly:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Gastrointestinal surgery

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass an EKG exam during onboarding
• Ability to float within assigned skill set
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment

Important Information

• Local candidates within 100 miles are not eligible.
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application .
• At least one professional reference is required with submission.
• Candidates may float to affiliated hospitals if needed.
• Previous employees must be away from all affiliated facilities for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler.
• Previous employment with this health system must be disclosed at submission for rehire eligibility verification.
• Candidates with licensure disciplinary actions will not be accepted.
• Orientation includes approximately 6.5 hours of paid specialty-specific modules .

Why Apply?

• Work in a high-volume surgical unit with a collaborative team
• Gain valuable experience caring for diverse post-operative patients
• Competitive weekly pay
• Paid orientation and education
• Potential contract extension opportunities

Apply today to be considered for this Travel Medical Surgical RN opportunity!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance