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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring telemetry experience and at least two years of med/surg background.

Details

• 46-bed Med/Surg unit on the 4th Floor with 6:1 patient ratios
• Unit staffed by Clinical Nurse Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks based on census
• Uses GE Apex Pro telemetry boxes, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pumps, Welch Allyn vitals machines, and glucometers
• Documentation completed in Meditech Expanse
• Performs telemetry monitoring and paracentesis procedures on the unit
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00AM-7:00PM, with every other weekend required
• May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg) or PCU to support tele overflow

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification required, must be recertified annually
• Minimum two years of med/surg experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessments, central lines, and blood transfusions
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Unit is fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with providers
• Unit welcomes feedback from all staff, including travelers, to improve workflow
• Several travelers have extended contracts due to strong teamwork and unit culture
• Team communicates and celebrates achievements via GroupMe
• Dress code requires navy blue or gray scrubs; royal blue scrubs are not permitted as this color is reserved for OB/LD staff
• No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts permitted; scrub jackets and long sleeve shirts may be any color or pattern
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted