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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN - Telemetry with 2+ years of acute care experience and active KY or compact RN licensure for a Med-Surg/PCU unit.

Details

• Med-Surg/PCU mixed acuity unit with 9-14 beds
• Patient ratio of 4-5:1
• Day shift, 6:45a-7:15p, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Uses Epic EMR
• General med/surg diagnoses with mixed acuity patients
• RN responsible for reading telemetry and titrating limited medications such as heparin
• Performs skills including EKG, trach care, PCA, wound vac, and feeding tubes as needed

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient RN experience required
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Responsible for patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical outcomes
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and patient/family to coordinate care
• Provides patient and family education specific to care needs and discharge planning
• Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff and may serve as a mentor or preceptor
• Participates in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives
• Works within a supportive team environment with helpful peers