Telemetry RN II
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Highlands Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry II (Travel)

Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced RN Telemetry II for a travel assignment. The unit is expanding and requires a nurse with at least 2 years of current experience. The nurse will work with 1:5 or 1:6 patient ratios and use Meditech EMR. Orientation is bi-weekly. Candidates must reside within 100 miles of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in specialty (Telemetry RN)
• Licensure: Valid Kentucky RN license or compact license accepted for Kentucky
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association, front and back of certificate if not electronic)
  • ACLS (Required for all RNs except Psych and certain Med/Surg units)
  • NIH Certification (Required for RN specialties except OR and Psych)
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer (with follow-up dosing if needed)
  • Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years; declinations accepted)
  • TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start
  • Annual physical or physician note stating clear to work without restrictions (signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP)
• Other Requirements:

  • Nursing license verification through Nursys within 30 days of start
  • Must complete ARH Employee Health Attestation Form and register on employee health file system
  • Must submit assignment confirmation within 24 hours of offer acceptance
  • Must have 2 professional references (1 charge or higher, 1 supervisor) within the last year
  • Background check and drug screen within 30 days of start, with annual updates required
  • Completion of ARH-specific competencies and exams including:

    • Skills Checklist
    • Competency Exam
    • Core Competencies (HIPAA, Safety, Infection Control, etc.)
    • EKG and Telemetry Exam specific to scope of practice
• Additional:

  • Must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered
  • Start date on job is the start date needed

Work Environment

• Patient ratios: 1:5 or 1:6
• EMR system: Meditech
• Orientation provided bi-weekly

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This travel RN Telemetry II position in Kentucky requires a minimum of 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, current licensure in Kentucky or compact state, and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIH. Candidates must meet comprehensive health and background screening requirements and reside within 100 miles of the facility. The contract length is approximately 12 weeks.