Med Surg RN Job in Lexington, KY

Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse for our Med Surg unit in Lexington, KY. This is an 89-day travel assignment with a start date of October 5, 2026.

Position Details:

• 8-hour shifts, 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 3 shifts per week required
• Weekend and holiday work as needed by the department
• Weekly pay: $2,545.60

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments within your RN scope of practice
• Consider patient culture, age, and developmental level when planning care interventions
• Identify patient risk factors and presenting complaints
• Collect objective and subjective data; obtain patient health information from family or others as necessary
• Develop and prioritize patient problem lists based on input from the interprofessional team
• Determine desired outcomes in coordination with patient and family in accordance with the medical plan of care
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within your scope of practice
• Explain procedures, treatments, and processes to patients and families
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately
• Conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process
• Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team members in the performance of patient care activities
• Monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members
• Identify and address educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems
• Facilitate patient discharge process by executing discharge orders in a timely manner and coordinating with Case Management
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, patient falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing
• Promote a positive group dynamic and healing environment through words and actions