Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Paducah, Kentucky
Baptist Health Paducah

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Prior travel experience required.
• Floating to similar units as needed.
• Cardiac telemetry experience required, including:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Pre/post cardiac patient care
  • Central line care and management
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system required.
• Required to wear royal blue scrub color.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• NIH Stroke Certification.
• NURSYS verification required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky.
• Telemetry experience with a minimum of 2 years, including telemetry experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification.
• State License 1 Verification.
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, or AP.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification matching specialty required; diploma or transcripts may be requested.
• State-specific abuse registry check if applicable.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards).
• Fit mask test annually; religious exemption process available if needed.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or titer.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (one for non-clinical candidates).
• Unit-specific skills checklist must be completed and updated annually.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable.
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, solid light background).

Work Environment

• Telemetry unit with cardiac patient focus.
• Patient care ratios typically 1:5 to 1:6.
• Use of Epic electronic health record system.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with cardiac telemetry skills and prior travel experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Kentucky.