Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Pikeville, KY (75-mile radius rule applies) Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 8 weeks Start Date: ASAP

Schedule and Hours

• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, with no blocked scheduling
• Guaranteed 48 hours per week; will not accept 36 hours
• Every other weekend and holiday required unless time off is approved
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Guaranteed set hours each week, except during holidays when the unit is closed
• Hours are not guaranteed the week of orientation

Required Qualifications

• Kentucky/Compact RN license
• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• NIHSS
• EKG test, completed during the compliance process
• Minimum 1 year as an RN in the specialty
• Level I or Level II Trauma experience
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• COVID-19 vaccine, unless a medical or religious declination is accepted. If declined, weekly testing is required at the traveler/agency expense and must be verified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic charting experience (on-site training provided)

Unit and Float Information

• Unit: Med Surg/Tele, 340-bed Level II Trauma Center
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Beds: 15-45, depending on the unit assigned
• Float: Will float throughout all in-patient areas
• May be tasked as an aide if other units need assistance
• Scrub color: Black