Med Surg Telemetry RN
Frankfort, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel position at an acute care facility in Frankfort, KY, requiring at least 2 years of med/surg experience and telemetry skills.

Details

• Work on a 46-bed Med/Surg unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes general med/surg, telemetry, and post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) cases
• Patient ratio is 6:1
• Procedures performed on the unit include telemetry monitoring and paracentesis
• Equipment used includes GE Apex Pro Telemetry, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, and Glucometer
• Documentation system is Meditech Expanse
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• May float to 3 South (post-surgical Med/Surg) or to the PCU to staff telemetry overflow

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in good standing
• Current BLS (AHA or ARC) required; ACLS preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required (must be renewed annually)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Telemetry experience required, including EKG interpretation
• Post-PCI experience required
• CPAP management and port access skills required
• Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, and blood transfusions
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
• Unit is staffed by Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurses), RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks based on patient census
• Unit is supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers
• The unit has an active traveler community with many extending contracts due to team culture
• Navy blue or gray scrubs required; royal blue scrubs are not permitted
• No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts; patterned scrub jackets and long-sleeve shirts under scrub tops are acceptable
• Staff recognition programs include Daisy Nominations, bi-weekly unit prizes, and inclusion in hospital celebrations
• GroupMe is used for team communication and celebration