Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Lexington, KY
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,397/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title: RN-MedSurg/Tele
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and fosters a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are evidence-based and aligned with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. The RN utilizes critical thinking and creativity in clinical decision-making, incorporating all phases of the nursing process. Responsibilities include coordinating and providing direct patient care, conducting nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, facilitating admissions, transfers, discharges, patient education, and individualized treatment planning. The unit specializes in ortho/neuro/telemetry.
Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification.
- ADN or ASN degree.
- No prior experience required.
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with care team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN degree.
- Previous nursing experience.
Employer
Integrated Healthcare Services
About Lexington, KY
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Lexington, KY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Lexington is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 86°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 42°F, and average lows are around 25°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lexington.
- They are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas for travel nurses.
- Lexington is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, which provide convenient access to different parts of the city.
- Lexington is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of grass and tree pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Lexington, providing a supportive community for those in the healthcare field.
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a thriving arts and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college basketball and horse racing.
- Outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Red River Gorge and exploring the Kentucky Horse Park.
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