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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit requiring an active KY or compact RN license and BLS certification, with no prior experience required.

Details

• 30-bed medical surgical/telemetry unit specializing in telemetry patients and fast-turnaround surgery including urology, bariatrics, and orthopedic overflow
• Supports the facility's Bariatric Center of Excellence patients
• Patient population primarily transferred from the ED and PACU
• Third shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekends and holidays required as needed

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members
• Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides holistic, patient and family-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice and the nursing process
• Performs comprehensive assessments, develops prioritized care plans, and implements treatments within RN scope of practice
• Facilitates admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
• Delegates and oversees tasks performed by other care team members
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility for travel rate eligibility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate