Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,029 per week in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,029 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: 12/15/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years required in specialty License: Compact or State License required Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - EKG exam required to pass during onboarding - Medical and surgical skillset - Strong attention to detail Description: Two years of experience required. Will consider first-time travelers ONLY if they have several years of experience caring for post-operative surgical patients, especially in Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal surgeries. This is a busy medical-surgical unit caring for orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patients. The unit typically handles 10-20 post-operative cases per day. It includes cardiac and oxygen monitoring capabilities. Float to other units is required based on skillset. Local travelers within a specific radius are not accepted. Candidates will be expected to work three out of five winter holidays. Experience with wound vacs and solid orthopedic knowledge is required. Familiarity with orthopedic equipment is essential. The position involves high turnover with multiple admissions and discharges per shift. Compliance requirements include BLS, an EKG onboarding exam, Med/Surg Tele competency exam, Med/Surg Tele skills, Math exam, Med/Pharmacology exam, and CORE exams. Candidates must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to manage various patient diagnoses, including bariatrics, orthopedics, general surgery, GYN surgery, and post-operative care. Strong communication and teamwork skills are necessary for effective interdisciplinary support.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam