Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, 8-Week Assignment

Start your next Kentucky travel nursing job in Pikeville as a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse. Join a collaborative inpatient team and provide acute-care nursing in a Level II trauma environment while gaining valuable experience with a diverse patient population. Located in the scenic Appalachian region, Pikeville offers a welcoming community, beautiful mountain surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
• Assignment Type: 8-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: December 12, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week, typically four 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: No blocked scheduling; every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Clinical Setting: Approximately 340-bed Level II trauma environment
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Floating: May float throughout Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and other inpatient areas based on department needs
• Dress Code: Black scrubs

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or a valid Compact RN license
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Level I or Level II trauma nursing experience required
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret telemetry strips and monitor cardiac rhythms
• EKG assessment required during the compliance process
• CareVue or Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience preferred; site-based training may be available
• Ability to adapt to changing patient-care needs, float assignments, and a fast-paced acute-care environment
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved medical or religious declination applies; weekly testing is required for approved declinations

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly identify and communicate changes in patient condition
• Complete patient assessments, medication administration, treatments, care planning, and clinical documentation
• Manage an assignment of approximately six patients while prioritizing patient safety and quality outcomes
• Float to other inpatient units as needed and provide flexible clinical support across the care team
• Assist with unit support or aide-level tasks when required by patient-care demands
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and ancillary staff to coordinate effective patient care
• Demonstrate reliability, resilience, professionalism, and strong teamwork throughout the travel nursing assignment

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nursing team in Pikeville, Kentucky, and advance your acute-care nursing experience.

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.