Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526506
Med/Surg Tele RN- Pikeville, Kentucky
Job Description
Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Pikeville, Kentucky
Explore Kentucky travel nursing jobs as a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse in Pikeville. Join a dedicated inpatient team, care for diverse adult patients in a Level II Trauma Center, and strengthen your telemetry and acute-care expertise in scenic Appalachia.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Contract Duration: 8 weeks
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week, excluding applicable orientation and facility-closure exceptions
- Scheduling: No blocked scheduling; every other weekend and holiday rotation required
- Work Setting: On-site inpatient care with floating across Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
- Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Requirements
- Active Kentucky or Compact Registered Nurse license
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
- Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience required
- Associate degree or nursing certificate
- Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
- Successful completion of an EKG examination during the compliance process
- Care-view or Epic charting experience preferred; on-site training may be available
- Adaptable, dependable, resilient, and collaborative approach to patient care
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
- Assess patients, administer medications, perform treatments, and evaluate responses to care
- Float throughout inpatient areas based on operational needs and provide support with patient-care activities as assigned
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and fellow nurses to coordinate individualized care
- Support a safe, respectful, and efficient care environment during nights, weekends, and holidays
Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nursing team in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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