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Travel Nurse (RN) Tele (Telemetry) Lexington, KY

Posted August 24, 2026 - ID:1127893 Verified This job was verified as an active available position.
Job Details
Start Date
9/22/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
14 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
Nursing, Tele
City
Lexington
State
KY
Experience
1 Years
Requirements
  • Required certification: Tele
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Key Requirements Summary: 1. Experience: 2 years required; first-time travelers considered ONLY if they have several years of experience caring for post-op surgical patients, especially Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal surgeries 2. Cases: Orthopedic, spine, general surgery, bariatric, GYN surgery, post-op patients, and some medicine overflow; 10-20 post-ops/day; strong orthopedic experience and wound vac experience required 3. Certifications: BLS required; EKG exam required to pass during onboarding; Med/Surg Tele competency exam, Med/Surg Tele skills, Math exam, Med/Pharmacology exam, and CORE exams required; NO NIHSS; ACLS not required 4. License: Not specified 5. Education: Not specified 6. EMR: Not specified 7. Shifts/Call: Patient ratio 5:1 days, nights, and weekends; float to like units required; weekend coverage required; self-scheduling with manager final approval; no guaranteed block scheduling; expected to work 3 of 5 Winter holidays 8. RTO: Two pre-approved time off; will work 3 of 5 Winter holidays 9. Returning Staff: Not specified 10. Travel/Local: Local travelers within 100 miles are NOT accepted at this facility 11. Background: Not specified 12. Modules: Orientation is 24 hours; compliance requirements include EKG onboarding exam, competency exams, and CORE exams 13. Travel Experience: Not explicitly required 14. Scrubs: Not mentioned 15. Flu Vaccine Requirements: Required — Medical/Religious Exemptions Only 16. Special Equipment: Cardiac and O2 monitoring capability; orthopedic equipment; wound vacs; familiarity with orthopedic equipment required; must be comfortable with multiple admissions and discharges per shift
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