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Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse – Paducah, KY (42003)

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift travel assignment in Paducah, KY. 13-week travel nursing contract; Epic, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required. Join a community-focused hospital and deliver expert cardiac telemetry care.

Job Details

• Position: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN, RN)
• Role: Travel Nurse – Telemetry Unit (Night Shift)
• Location: Paducah, KY 42003 (Western Kentucky) — local Kentucky nursing jobs / Paducah healthcare)
• Setting: 4C Telemetry Unit (floating to similar units as needed)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nursing)
• Start Date: March 19, 2026
• End Date: June 18, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week — Night shift telemetry RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6
• Charting System: Epic (EMR experience preferred)
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1930 - $2030 per week

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience (cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation)
• Previous travel nursing experience required (travel RN)
• Active Registered Nurse license (KY or compact state)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS certification required
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) charting
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry protocols
• Central line care and management experience
• Ability to float to similar units (e.g., Tele 4B) to support patient care
• Two professional references required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

Responsibilities – Telemetry RN Duties

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy telemetry unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage dysrhythmias and provide pre/post cardiac procedure care
• Care for patients with central lines, pacemakers, post-cardiac procedures, and advanced oxygen therapy needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including IV, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
• Float to similar units (such as Tele 4B) as needed to support staffing and patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR
• Adhere to infection control, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols
• Participate in orientation, complete required modules, and support unit initiatives

Why join us: This Paducah travel nurse assignment offers a supportive, community-focused hospital environment, exposure to varied cardiac telemetry cases, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative clinical team. Ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs seeking travel nursing assignments in Kentucky.

Apply now to join our travel nursing team as a Telemetry RN in Paducah, KY. Submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this Night Shift travel assignment — excellent opportunity for telemetry nurses with Epic and ACLS 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.