Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Elizabethtown, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Elizabethtown, Kentucky (zip code 42701). This 13-week healthcare job offers the chance to work with adult, pediatric (ages 6+), and geriatric patients in a supportive hospital environment. Explore Kentucky nursing jobs while enjoying the vibrant community, charming downtown, and scenic parks of Elizabethtown.

Key Job Details – Kentucky Nursing Jobs

• Location: Elizabethtown, KY 42701
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: February 2, 2026
• End Date: May 4, 2026
• Shift: 3x12-Hour Day Shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry (3 West)
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-8
• Charting System: Epic

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Pediatric nursing experience (ages 6 and up) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Ability to manage nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6-8
• 2 professional nursing references required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics in a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage oxygen therapy and non-invasive airway protocols
• Perform peripheral and central line care, phlebotomy, and IV management
• Administer medications, blood products, and manage feeding tubes and tracheostomies
• Utilize isolation precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Accurately document patient care in Epic EHR
• Activate rapid response teams when necessary
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (PT, pharmacy, radiology, social services)
• Float to other nursing units as needed

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and take the next step in your nursing career!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.