Med Surg Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 16, 2026

About the Role

The facility is seeking an experienced RN to join its Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. You'll provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, including cardiac infusions as applicable
• Manage pre- and post-operative patient care, including wound assessment and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on care planning and discharge coordination
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
• Implement infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (state or compact license as applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1+ years of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience
• Demonstrated telemetry and EKG interpretation competency
• ADN or BSN (BSN preferred)

What We're Looking For

Strong clinical decision-making, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to prioritize in a dynamic setting, and commitment to patient and family-centered care.