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

• Provide nursing care for Medical-Surgical (MS), Telemetry (Tele), and observation patients.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio typically 1:6 or 1:7.
• Float within scope of practice as needed.
• Work schedule includes every other weekend.
• Blocked scheduling is not available.
• 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 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year.
• American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA Instructor/Provider/RQI)
• ACLS (AHA Instructor/Provider/RQI)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RN specialties except OR and Psych)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for all units except Psych, OR, Rehab, and true Med Surg)
• Core Competency Parts I, II, and III
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Health & Background Requirements

• Annual physical exam or physician statement confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Blood Test) within one year prior to start; annual requirement.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (specific panel required).
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, fugitive, and county searches covering the last 7 years.
• Employment history verification for the past 7 years.
• Two professional references within one year of start date (one must be a supervisor or higher).

Additional Information

• Must complete all required attestations and verifications prior to start.
• Must comply with facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.
• PAPRs (Powered Air Purifying Respirators) cannot be accommodated.
• Religious or medical exemptions for mask fit testing and flu vaccine can be reviewed onsite.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong Medical-Surgical and Telemetry skills who are flexible with scheduling and able to work in a fast-paced environment.