About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support ambulatory surgical services and peri‑operative care in Lexington, KY. This is a contract, full‑time position focused on patient-centered, evidence-based perioperative nursing in an ambulatory surgery and procedures setting.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative and ambulatory surgical nursing care (pre‑op, intra‑op support, and PACU/ recovery as required)
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and document care in accordance with facility policy
• Participate in team‑based planning and delivery of Veteran/patient‑driven care and evidence‑based practice improvements
• Assist with patient transfers and safe handling during operative/invasive procedures
• Adhere to infection control, sterile technique, and PPE requirements for operative and isolation situations
• Communicate effectively with surgical teams, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary staff to coordinate efficient patient flow

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Minimum Qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse (RN) in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation noted where applicable) OR equivalent foreign education with validated equivalency as required
• Meet the education/experience grade determinations described in the qualification standard (examples below):
  • Nurse I, Level I: Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma
  • Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience OR BSN
  • Nurse I, Level III: ADN/Diploma + 2 years professional nursing (one year equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year experience OR MSN
  • Nurse II / Nurse III: higher degrees and progressive specialized experience as outlined in the qualification standard
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe direct patient care
• Ability to pass required pre-placement physical examination and necessary lab/screening
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform sustained walking, standing, bending, and patient transfers

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Critical care or perioperative nursing experience preferred

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Other Important Notes

• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply: candidates who meet education but not yet licensed may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (see qualification rules for details)
• Annual employee health requirements (e.g., influenza vaccination, TB screening/testing) are required as a condition of employment
• The role may involve occasional exposure to infectious patients, contaminated materials, or combative patients; incumbents must be able to work effectively under stress and shift priorities as needed
• Employment type: Contract, Full time
• Compensation range: $74,806 - $138,511 per year (as provided by the client)

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Why Work Through Careertakes

• Careertakes connects you to this confidential client role while offering visibility to additional matched opportunities
• We follow best practices used by third‑party recruiters to ensure clear role expectations and candidate support

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.