Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526387
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 8–Week Travel – Pikeville, Kentucky
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Contract in Pikeville, KY
Position Overview
Bring your Medical-Surgical and Telemetry RN expertise to an 8-week travel nursing contract in Pikeville, Kentucky. This on-site hospital assignment supports surgical, orthopedic, inpatient medical-surgical, and telemetry patients. Enjoy consistent 12-hour day shifts, 48 guaranteed hours per week, and the opportunity to work in a scenic Appalachian community known for its welcoming atmosphere and beautiful mountain surroundings.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Unit: Med/Surg and Telemetry, including surgical and orthopedic patients
- Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
- Contract Length: 8 weeks
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Schedule Requirements: No blocked scheduling; every other weekend and holiday rotation required unless approved time off is arranged
- Float Expectations: May float throughout inpatient medical-surgical and telemetry areas and assist with aide-level duties when needed
- Setting: On-site hospital assignment
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or a valid Compact RN license
- At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN experience
- Level I or Level II trauma experience required
- Associate degree or nursing certificate required
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Successful completion of an EKG assessment during the compliance process
- CareView or Epic electronic health record experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, weekend rotations, holiday rotations, and float assignments
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical, telemetry, surgical, and orthopedic patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, clinical status, and response to treatment
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards of care
- Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record
- Float to other inpatient areas as assigned while maintaining safe, efficient patient care
- Support unit operations and provide assistance with aide-level duties when required
- Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and fellow caregivers to promote quality outcomes
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nursing opportunity 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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