Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Contract in Pikeville, Kentucky

Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN needed for an 8-week night-shift contract in Pikeville, Kentucky. Join a collaborative inpatient nursing team caring for diverse adult patients in a Level II Trauma Center. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a resilient, reliable Registered Nurse who can interpret telemetry rhythms, respond to changing clinical needs, and deliver high-quality patient care. Located in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Pikeville offers a welcoming community atmosphere and an outstanding setting for an enriching professional and personal experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
• Healthcare Setting: 340-bed Level II Trauma Center; inpatient Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: November 28, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week; 36-hour assignments are not available
• Scheduling: No blocked scheduling; every other weekend and holiday rotation required unless approved in advance
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Unit Size: Approximately 15-45 beds depending on assignment
• Dress Code: Black scrubs

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Current Kentucky RN license or Compact Registered Nurse license
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Strong ability to read and interpret telemetry strips and EKGs
• Successful completion of an EKG assessment during the compliance process
• Ability to float throughout inpatient areas and assist with support activities when needed
• Must meet applicable 75-mile travel assignment requirements
• COVID-19 vaccination is required unless an approved medical or religious declination applies; approved declinations may require weekly testing
• CareVue and/or Epic experience is preferred; on-site training may be available
• Adaptable, dependable, team-oriented, and comfortable managing change in a fast-paced hospital environment

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly identify and report changes in patient condition
• Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration using sound judgment and trauma-informed nursing practices
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, nursing assistants, and other members of the inpatient care team
• Float among inpatient Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units as assigned while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Provide support with unit-based patient care activities when operational needs require assistance
• Participate in required weekend and holiday rotations and contribute to a positive, patient-focused team culture

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Pikeville, Kentucky, and join a dedicated inpatient healthcare team.

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.