Progressive Care Unit RN
Lexington, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a 23-bed post-interventional telemetry unit, with preference given to candidates holding recent cardiac step-down or PCU/telemetry experience.

Details

• 23-bed post-interventional telemetry unit
• Cares for post-catheterization, femoral sheath, and Tikosyn administration patients
• Also cares for complex GI oncology surgical post-op patients and inpatients requiring chemotherapy and telemetry
• 1st shift schedule, 3x12s 7a-7p
• Weekends and holidays as needed

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license
• BLS required, ACLS required within 12 months
• Annual dysrhythmia competency validation required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• 5 years of recent cardiac step-down, PCU, or telemetry experience preferred
• Post-cath/PCI recovery, femoral sheath management, and cardiac drip titration experience preferred
• GI oncology post-op or chemotherapy experience a strong plus
• Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination across admission, transfer, and discharge
• Facilitate patient and family education and discharge planning in coordination with Case Management
• Delegate and oversee care activities performed by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures
• Candidates residing outside a 75-mile radius are eligible for travel rate, with local candidates accepted at a lower rate