Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lexington, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Telemetry position specializing in acute care for medical-surgical, gastroenterology, and telemetry patients. The role provides overnight nursing care in a 26-bed unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 or 1:6. Registered nurses manage prescribed titratable drips, recognize cardiac rhythms, collaborate with support staff, and may float to other departments.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts of 12 hours, 36 hours per week, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; every other weekend or two weekend shifts during a two-week period. Holiday coverage includes two summer holidays and three winter holidays.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Active license required for submission; candidates willing to await licensure may be considered
• Additional Information:
  • Acute care setting serving medical-surgical, gastroenterology, and telemetry patients
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 or 1:6
  • Ability to manage heparin, nitroglycerin, and Cardizem drips as applicable
  • Ability to recognize cardiac rhythms; independent rhythm-strip interpretation is not required
  • Respiratory support exposure includes BiPAP, continuous positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen, with troubleshooting responsibilities
  • Charge nurses take patient assignments
  • Patient care technicians may assist with vital signs, glucose checks, bathing, ambulation, intake and output, and drain care
  • Self-scheduling is available while maintaining balanced coverage
  • Two unit-specific orientation shifts are provided
  • Galaxy Blue scrubs are required
  • Electronic charting is completed in EPIC
  • Floating to other departments may be required

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits