Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Location: Lexington, KY
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 9/18/2026
Salary: $2167/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Variable

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lexington, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors in accordance with RN scope of practice and facility policies
  • Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized plans of care in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team
  • Administer patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy; recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition in a timely manner
  • Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching, coordination with Case Management, and execution of discharge orders
  • Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members
  • Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team
  • Proficiency with or ability to be trained on relevant computer systems and clinical applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Previous clinical nursing experience in a hospital or acute care setting
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that emphasizes evidence-based nursing, clinical autonomy, and a culture of healing and wellness
  • Work alongside a collaborative inter-professional team committed to nursing excellence and continuous quality improvement

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