Med Surg Tele RN
Elizabethtown, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a Progressive Care Unit, requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS/ACLS certification.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit, a 26-bed step-down unit from ICU with all private rooms
• Nurse to patient ratio of 4-5:1
• All patients are on telemetry with heart monitors and may be on critical drips
• Patient population ranges from GI bleed to COVID or respiratory distress cases
• 3x12 night shift schedule, 7p-7a
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Weekend payback policy in effect for missed scheduled weekend shifts

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety devices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members
• Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policy
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
• Provide patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning
• Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee other team members' performance of patient care activities
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls, and documentation audits
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility, with local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply