Progressive Care Unit RN
Elizabethtown, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a night shift telemetry step-down position requiring a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• 26-bed Progressive Care Unit with all private rooms, step-down from ICU
• Nurse to patient ratio of 4-5:1
• All patients on telemetry with heart monitors and critical drips
• Patient population includes GI bleed, COVID, and respiratory distress cases
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 3x12 (36 hours/week)
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination across admission, transfer, and discharge
• Delegates and oversees patient care tasks performed by other team members
• Facilitates discharge planning in coordination with case management
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate