Med/Surg Tele | RN

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Nights | Paducah, KY

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN (12-hour Nights) — 13-week assignment in Paducah, KY caring for cardiac, oncology, and step-down adult patients.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Paducah, Kentucky (42003) as a Travel Med/Surg Tele RN. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity lets you provide high-quality telemetry and acute care nursing in a 43-bed Med/Surg Tele unit, working with a diverse patient population and supportive interdisciplinary staff. Paducah, in western Kentucky, is known for its welcoming community, scenic riverfront, and lively arts scene—an excellent location for travel nurses and Registered Nurses looking for a rewarding short-term assignment.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950 – $2,060
• Position: Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Paducah, KY 42003 (Western Kentucky)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/4/2026 – End: 8/1/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36 or 48 (approved)
• Unit: 43-bed Med/Surg Tele (cardiac telemetry, step-down)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics — cardiac, oncology, step-down

Required Qualifications — Registered Nurse (RN)

• Current RN license in Kentucky or a Compact RN license (required)
• BLS certification (required prior to direct patient care)
• 1 year of RN experience (required); acute care or telemetry experience preferred
• Ability to read cardiac strips and perform dysrhythmia exam (dysrhythmia exam required at orientation; study guide available)
• ACLS certification (preferred)
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze telemetry and clinical data, and develop individualized care plans
• Provide safe medication administration and titration per hospital policy
• Monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret cardiac rhythms, and respond to arrhythmias and clinical changes
• Manage patients with multi-system organ failure, chest tubes, and advanced respiratory support (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen)
• Coordinate patient care and act as a primary point of contact across departments to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including patient care techs (PCTs), health unit coordinators (HUCs), and monitor techs
• Advocate for patient safety, participate in unit-based quality improvement, and document care accurately
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning with cultural sensitivity and professionalism

Why Join This Travel Nursing Assignment

• Work as a Telemetry RN in a supportive hospital environment focused on quality patient care
• Gain experience with cardiac, oncology, and step-down adult populations
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing assignments — contact recruiter for full pay & benefit details
• Experience Paducah, KY — convenient location in western Kentucky with riverfront, arts, and local attractions

This role is ideal for travel nurses and Registered Nurses (RN) seeking telemetry nursing jobs, Med/Surg nursing opportunities, and short-term assignments in Kentucky. If you meet the requirements and are ready to deliver exceptional patient care, apply now to join our healthcare team in Paducah, KY!

Apply now to start your travel nursing assignment — reach out to our recruiter for next steps and licensing guidance.

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.