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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.
Specialty: Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) RN Night shift located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to cardiac and general medical patients, including post-cardiac surgery and thoracotomy cases, as well as patients requiring telemonitoring. The RN will be responsible for managing titratable drips, reading centralized telemetry strips, and collaborating with respiratory therapists.
Job Details
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Education Requirements: Valid licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state
Location Requirements: Must hold a current nursing license in the applicable state where the facility is located
Years of Experience: 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week
Specialty: Telemetry
Shift Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Additional Information: Unit notes include a patient ratio of approximately 1:4-6 depending on acuity
The unit covers cardiac care, post-surgical monitoring, thoracotomies, cardiac gtts, atrial fibrillation, and general medical patients requiring telemetry monitoring
RNs are expected to troubleshoot Cpap, BiPap, and high flow respiratory equipment; respiratory therapy is available onsite
RN responsibilities include reading telemetry strips and managing titratable drips (excluding pressors, paralytics, and TPA)
The RN will participate in self-scheduling with some floating to other floors and must adhere to the dress code of galaxy blue scrubs
Orientation includes 1-2 shifts, with possible unit cancellations as per hospital policy
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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