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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 15, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN - Telemetry for a busy 23-bed medical surgical unit requiring 2 years of post-op surgical experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• 23-bed medical surgical unit caring for orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patients
• Unit includes cardiac and O2 monitoring capability for telemetry patients
• Receives overflow from medicine areas when beds are available
• Fast-paced environment typically receiving 10-20 post-op patients daily
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• 14-week assignment length
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals within skillset as needed

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong medical and surgical skillset required
• First-time travelers considered only with several years of experience in post-op orthopedic and GI surgical care
• Must pass EKG exam during onboarding
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry remote monitoring
• Skilled in IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in feeding tube care, Heparin protocols, and PCA management
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
• Experience with surgical drains, total joint replacement, and peripheral nerve block catheters

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care to a high-volume post-op patient population
• Work alongside a team supporting orthopedic, spine, general surgery, bariatric, and plastics patients
• Expected to work 3 of 5 winter holidays
• Does not accept local candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility
• Returning permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will be considered only if they have significant post-op ortho and GI surgical experience