Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $48-52 per hour

Host Healthcare, Inc.

Paducah (KY)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

School loan reimbursement

Vision benefits

Wellness and fitness programs

Company provided housing options

License and certification reimbursement

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Pet insurance

Discount program

Employee assistance programs

Guaranteed Hours

Health savings account

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Continuing Education

Dental benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is looking for a local contract nurse (RN) specializing in Med Surg and Telemetry for a 13-week assignment in Paducah, Kentucky. The position requires providing comprehensive nursing care during 12-hour night shifts, totaling 36 hours per week. Qualified candidates must have an active RN license and experience in the relevant specialty. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits such as medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

Must be a licensed RN with experience in Med Surg and Telemetry.
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts for a term of 13 weeks.
Previous travel nurse experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in Med Surg and Telemetry departments.
Monitor patient progress and communicate with healthcare team.
Administer medications and assist with patient needs.

Skills

Med Surg

Telemetry

RN license

Job description

Overview

Host Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Paducah, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 03/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Local Contract

Host Healthcare Job ID #La1fVX000002pNuHYAU. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Medsurg/Tele

About Host Healthcare

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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