Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Hyden, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Med Surge/Tele Nurse (Travel RN)

Location: Hyden, Kentucky
Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years current experience in Medical/Surgical nursing (highest required experience).
• Must have experience with 1:5 patient ratios.
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred.
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required.

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Current Kentucky or compact nursing license.
• BLS (American Heart Association only; front and back of certificate if not electronic).
• ACLS (American Heart Association only; front and back of certificate if not electronic).
• NIH Certification (required for RN specialties except OR and Psych).
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer prior to start.
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination accepted.
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer prior to start.
• Tdap vaccination valid for 10 years (declinations acceptable).
• Annual physical or physician note within 1 year prior to start stating "clear to work" and free of restrictions.
• Influenza vaccine required (Sept 1 - May 31), with religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation; declinations not accepted.
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start.
• If positive TB record, proof of chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire.
• ARH 20/20 Drug Screen (includes multiple substances; annual update required).

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility.
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer.
• Two professional references required: one charge nurse or higher, and one supervisor reference within the last year.
• Completion of ARH-specific documentation including:

  • Background checks (7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, SAM, OIG).
  • Employment and education verifications.
  • Skills checklist, competency exams, EKG and telemetry exams.
  • Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives.
  • Employee health attestation form.
  • Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start.

Work Environment

• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients.
• Use of Meditech EMR system.
• Start date is the date needed; no delays.

Summary

This is a travel RN position for a Medical/Surgical nurse with at least 2 years of experience, requiring current KY or compact license, BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications. The role involves working with a 1:5 patient ratio in a Meditech EMR environment. Comprehensive health, immunization, background, and competency requirements must be met prior to start. Candidates must live within 100 miles of the facility and be ready to start immediately upon assignment confirmation.