Telemetry Registered Nurse
Paducah, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse

Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• Prior travel experience is required.
• Floating to similar units as needed.
• Cardiac telemetry experience required, including:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Pre/post cardiac patient care
  • Central line care and management
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system required.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• NIH Stroke Certification.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky.
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification matching specialty required; diploma or transcript may be requested.
• NURSYS verification for RN license required.
• KY State Abuse Registry Check required for Home Health specialties (not applicable here).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards).
• Fit mask test (respirator fit test) required annually; religious exemption accepted with documentation.
• Immunizations and testing required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titer proof
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist must be completed and updated annually.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing as applicable.
• Badge photo required (headshot with solid light background).

Work Environment

• Telemetry unit with cardiac patient care focus.
• Floating to like units may be required.
• Patient ratios typically 1:5 to 1:6.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable managing cardiac patients and working in a fast-paced hospital environment.