Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,986 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Paducah, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

RN Med Surg / Telemetry

Location

Paducah, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Holiday / Every Other Weekend | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week Available | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Safely administer medications, including IV drips such as Cardizem, heparin, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin, in accordance with state practice standards and facility policies.
• Manage and monitor patients requiring chest tubes, Foley catheters, and advanced oxygen modalities including BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and standard nasal cannula.
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips; recognize and respond to dysrhythmias and rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, including communication with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and advocate for patient safety, spiritual care, palliative care, and ethical considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from an approved source required prior to direct patient care.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required.
• Ability to pass a Dysrhythmia exam at orientation (study guide provided).
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience, with at least 6 months in an acute care hospital setting.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for cardiac, oncology, and step-down patient populations.
• Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• CCRN or PCCN certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with a collaborative care team including PCTs, HUCs, and Monitor Techs on a 43-bed Med Surg/Telemetry floor.
• Local candidates are welcome to apply for this opportunity.

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #746436. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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