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Med Surg Tele
Richmond, KY
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Position Overview
The facility seeks an RN for its Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions, working the third shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop care plans, and implement evidence-based nursing interventions
- Administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips, per physician orders
- Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
- Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory)
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on care coordination and discharge planning
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record
- Manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift
- Ensure adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice (or compact license as applicable)
- ADN or ASN; BSN preferred
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- 1+ years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
- Demonstrated competency in telemetry and EKG interpretation
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Shift: Third shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
