Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,688 per week

TotalMed

Pikeville (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for Med Surg/Telemetry in Pikeville, KY. The role requires 1 year of RN experience in Med/Surg/Telemetry and compliance with EKG testing. Must hold KY RN license and BLS/ACLS, NIHSS certification.

Will work 48 hours per week, with 12-hour night shifts on a Level II trauma center environment. Earned benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage; benefits start day 1, with 401k and additional perks.

Qualifications

1 year in Med/Surg/Telemetry required.
Must read/interpret tele strips.
EKG test during compliance process.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care in Med/Surg/Telemetry units.
Adhere to unit policies and safety protocols.
Floats as needed across inpatient units.

Skills

Med-Surg Telemetry

Telemetry strip reading

Education

KY RN License

BLS/ACLS

NIHSS

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

UNIT: MS/TELE (Surgical/Ortho)
MGR INTERVIEW
Must be willing to do 48 hours. 36 hours not accepted at this time

No Block Schedule Requests
**EKG test required for all RN's, to be completed during the compliance process.**

Minimum Experience: 1 year in specialty. MUST have Level I or Level II Trauma experience.

Required Skillset: General Med/Tele. Must be able to read/interpret tele strips.

Charting: Care View/EPIC preferred, will train on-site

Required Certifications: KY/Compact RN License. AHA BLS/ACLS. NIHSS.

Unit Information (Bed size, beds, Patient ratio): 340 bed Level II Trauma Center. Patient ratio: 1:6. Beds: 15-45 beds depending on which unit you are on.

Float: will float throughout all inpatient areas. May be tasked as an aide if other units need assistance.

Scrub Colors: black

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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