Med Surg Telemetry RN
Prestonburg, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:7
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM) on an 84 hours per two-week schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• 2+ years of current Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management preferred
• Two professional references required, including one Charge or higher and one supervisor reference completed within the last year
• Copy of certifications and driver's license matching permanent address required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients, including cardiac, renal, neurological, and post-surgical populations
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered if submitted upfront; no changes accepted once submitted
• Must work either a major or minor holiday for each holiday period
• Travelers must live within 75 miles of the facility and local candidates are not accepted
• Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Previous travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after one year in the system before returning
• First-time travelers considered based on relevant Level IV trauma experience