Telemetry RN in Prestonsburg, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Prestonsburg, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,702/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.29
- Weekly
- $2,702
- Yearly (full-time)
- $140,504
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.29/hour — 44% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky ($38.96/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky right now
- 643 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 7 of them in Prestonsburg.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.23/hour across 119 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel assignment is designed for an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse with at least two years of current MS/Tele experience. You will provide care for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients while working with Meditech EMR, floating within your scope of practice as needed, and supporting a 36/48-hour schedule across the two-week pay period. The assignment includes rotating 12-hour shifts, every other weekend coverage, and day shifts generally scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIH certification, and a Kentucky or compact nursing license are required. Flu vaccination is required, with limited exemptions reviewed individually.
Weather:
Prestonsburg typically offers crisp, comfortable days with colorful seasonal scenery, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. The surrounding Appalachian landscape makes for refreshing outdoor walks and scenic drives.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local Outdoors: Explore hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and river views throughout the Prestonsburg area.
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Appalachian Culture: Visit local music, arts, and cultural attractions celebrating the region’s heritage.
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Scenic Drive: Take a relaxing drive through the surrounding mountain roads and small Appalachian communities.
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Day Trip—Red River Gorge: Spend the day exploring striking rock formations, trails, and natural scenery.
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Day Trip—Lexington: Enjoy museums, restaurants, shopping, and a change of scenery in Kentucky’s Bluegrass region.
Job Specifics:
City/State: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; day schedule generally 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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