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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit, requiring a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 41-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit
• Care for medical and surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmia, respiratory illness, and/or significantly altered hemodynamics requiring telemetry monitoring
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 0700-1930
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
• 13-week contract assignment

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and nursing rounds based on the nursing process
• 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 such as monitoring patient falls, pressure ulcers, and CAUTIs
• Must reside within a 75-mile radius for the travel pay rate; local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers welcome to apply