Progressive Care Unit RN - Stroke Telemetry
Lexington, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a stroke Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry and neuro/stroke experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting specializing in stroke care
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Required to work 5-6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Possibility of floating to other PCUs or affiliate hospitals within the health system as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care, Med/Surg Acute Care, or Telemetry required
• EKG interpretation experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management and interpretation required
• Experience with neurological/psychiatric patient care including CVA, intracranial bleeds, post-TPA care, pre/post neurosurgery, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• ICU experience is a plus
• Neuro/stroke experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Additional Information

• Provide progressive care nursing services to stroke and neurological patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Expected to work 3 of 5 winter holidays
• Local candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Returning permanent staff must have been separated from all affiliated facilities for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
• Any license history issues with this health system will disqualify candidates from consideration