Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit

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

Job Description

• Work on a Medical-Surgical / Telemetry unit with short stay and observation patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:6 or 1:7.
• Must have 2 years of recent Telemetry experience.
• Float within scope of practice required.
• Work schedule includes every other weekend.
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated.
• Schedule follows a 36/48 hour rotation over two weeks.
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Instructor/Provider/RQI
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA Instructor/Provider/RQI
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated per regulations)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required annually, except for Psych, OR, Rehab, and true Med Surg units)
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Health & Background Requirements

• Annual physical exam or physician note stating clearance to work without restrictions.
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year; T-Spot/PPD not accepted).
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (valid within 10 years)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific panel required).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Background checks including national and county searches, sex offender registry, and others as required.
• Employment history verification covering 7 years.
• Two professional references within 1 year of start date (one must be a supervisor).

Additional Notes

• Float pool duties required within scope of practice.
• Must be able to work every other weekend.
• Blocked scheduling is not available.
• Candidates must submit only to one job at a time.
• Assignment confirmation required within 24 hours of offer acceptance.

This position is ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in Kentucky with a focus on acute care telemetry and observation patients.