Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,128 per week

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

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – MedSurg/Telemetry (Day or Night Shift)Baptist Health Paducah, Paducah, KY
Duration: 13 Weeks (Potential for extension)
Shift: Days or Night | 7:00 – 7:30
Schedule: 3x12s | 36 Hours WeeklyPosition Overview

Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Nurse for a 13-week MedSurg/Telemetry assignment in Paducah, Kentucky.

This position supports the 4B Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit, a 41-bed inpatient cardiac telemetry and respiratory care floor caring for patients with cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory illness, and altered hemodynamics requiring continuous telemetry monitoring.

This assignment was opened to support staffing needs during maternity leave coverage and requires a dependable RN who is flexible with weekends, holidays, and unit scheduling.

🏥 41-bed inpatient telemetry/progressive care unit

Patient populations include:

• Cardiac dysrhythmias
• Respiratory illness
• Progressive care patients
• Medical and surgical telemetry patients
• Patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring

The unit emphasizes:

• Evidence-based nursing practice
• Holistic patient care
• Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork
• Patient and family-centered education

• Day or Night Shift: 7:00 – 7:30
• 36 hours/week guaranteed
• 3 shifts per week
• 13-week contract
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• No special scheduling accommodations

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments
• Monitor and respond to telemetry changes and patient condition
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Deliver direct patient care and medication administration
• Provide patient/family education
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Delegate and supervise patient care activities appropriately

• Active unrestricted RN License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• ADN or ASN degree
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

We are seeking nurses who:

• Thrive in fast-paced telemetry environments
• Have strong cardiac and respiratory assessment skills
• Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
• Are adaptable and dependable with scheduling needs

Baptist Health Paducah is part of Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. and provides comprehensive acute care services to western Kentucky and surrounding communities.

The hospital is recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and collaborative healthcare delivery.

✅ Cardiac Telemetry / Progressive Care Experience
✅ Stable 3x12 Day Schedule
✅ Evidence-Based Practice Environment
✅ Collaborative Team Culture
✅ Strong Cardiac & Respiratory Patient Exposure
✅ Large Progressive Care Unit Experience

• Medical & Health Insurance Benefits from First Day for All Clinical and Patient-Facing Employees.
• 401K Plan.
•"Your Way is Paid" – we pay for ALL employment requirements, onboarding, physicals, titers, etc.
• $300 - $1000 referral bonus.

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits