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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Paducah, Kentucky
Baptist Health Paducah

$2,020-2,474/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
State License 1 Verification
NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (as the role is relevant to cardiac care and emergency)

Job details

2 years experience required. Must have travel experience. Charge experience required. EOW coverage, 2 RTO allowed per contract. Floating to like units. Cardiac tele experience required. Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, Pre/post Cardiac patient care, Central Line care and management. Ratios 1:5 to 1:6. Epic is required. Scrub color is Royal Blue.

Job requirements

2 years experience required.
Must have travel experience.
Charge experience required.
Cardiac tele experience required.
Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias.
Pre/post Cardiac patient care.
Central Line care and management.
Epic is required.

Schedule information

EOW coverage
2 RTO allowed per contract
Floating to like units

Unit specific information

Ratios 1:5 to 1:6
Scrub color is Royal Blue
Certification requirements by unit are housed in the unit descriptions available in the facility profile page.

Additional Details

If driving is a major function of the candidate’s job responsibilities, they must provide a current Driver’s License.
AHA Only
Certification requirements by unit are housed in the unit descriptions available in the facility profile page.
Badge Photo required for all candidates must be from the shoulders up, with a solid light background.

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Short Term Acute Care
190 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS2501 Kentucky AvePaducah, KY 42003

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About Paducah, KY

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Paducah, KY here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Paducah's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 89°F and lows are around 69°F.
In winter, average highs are around 45°F and lows are around 26°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Paducah, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.

Transportation

Paducah is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Paducah is diverse with a mix of age groups.
Common health issues include heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Paducah offers a variety of restaurants featuring Southern cuisine, as well as art galleries, live music venues, and local sports events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, boating, and fishing along the Ohio River.

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