Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Paducah, KY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,242/week
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Overview

  • Start Date12/03/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,242/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

RN - MedSurg/Tele

Location: Paducah, Kentucky

Unit: Acute Medical 4C (expansion unit, anticipated opening January 2027)

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule: 36 hours/week, 12-hour shifts, 1900-0700

Role Summary

The RN provides direct patient care on the unit, including assessments, treatments, admission, transfer, and discharge activities, patient and family education, and care coordination and individualized treatment planning. The RN delegates and oversees team members' patient care, provides input into patient and nurse assignments based on staffing, unit activity, and patient acuity, and participates in unit quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation audits.

Requirements

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year), with experience within the last year
  • Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Previous nursing experience

Additional Skills

  • Understanding of computer systems and applications, or ability to be trained

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Paducah, KY

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Paducah, KY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Paducah's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 89°F and lows are around 69°F.
  • In winter, average highs are around 45°F and lows are around 26°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Paducah, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
Transportation
  • Paducah is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population in Paducah is diverse with a mix of age groups.
  • Common health issues include heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Paducah offers a variety of restaurants featuring Southern cuisine, as well as art galleries, live music venues, and local sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, boating, and fishing along the Ohio River.
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