Travel Contract

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

$2,242/week
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Overview

  • Start Date12/03/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • 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

Specialty: Hospital - Direct Patient Care (Nursing) Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Location: Paducah, Kentucky Unit: Acute Medical 4C (expansion of 4C, anticipated opening January 2027)

Assignment Details

  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours/week, 12-hour shifts, 0700-1900

Job Summary

The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person, creating a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Practice is based on evidence, current research, hospital and department policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. The RN coordinates and provides direct patient care on the unit, including nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, admission, transfer, and discharge activities, patient and family education, and care coordination and individualized treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and document comprehensive assessments, considering the patient's culture, age, and developmental level, and identify risk factors and presenting complaints.
  • Develop a prioritized problem list and determine desired outcomes with the patient and family, in line with the medical plan of care.
  • Implement patient care therapies and procedures, recognize and communicate changes in patient condition, and address stress and discomfort.
  • Delegate tasks, oversee team members, and monitor the accuracy and completeness of delegated care.
  • Facilitate timely discharges, including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management.
  • Provide input into patient and nurse assignments based on staffing, unit activity, and patient acuity.
  • Participate in unit quality improvement activities and core measures, such as patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year

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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