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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a step-down unit requiring KY or compact RN licensure and BLS/ACLS certification.

Details

• 26-bed step-down unit with all private rooms
• Nurse to patient ratio of 4-5:1
• All patients on telemetry with heart monitors and critical drips
• Patient population ranges from GI bleed to COVID or respiratory distress cases
• Night shift, 3x12 schedule, 7p-7a
• 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 experience required, though previous nursing experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination for step-down telemetry patients
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities along with patient and family education
• Collaborate with inter-professional care team members and delegate tasks appropriately
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility, with local candidates accepted at a lower rate