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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring prior travel experience, pre-cardiac cath skills, and port management.

Details

• Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Schedule includes 4 weekend shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) within a 6-week period, plus 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays
• Potential to accommodate block scheduling, though not guaranteed
• Floating required between Edgewood and Florence campuses, as well as to Observation Units, MS, and MS Tele units
• Supports ED boarder patients awaiting inpatient beds, with floating to observation units as needed
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Strict no-call policy in place

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required at submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry experience required
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath and accessing/managing ports required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Minimum of 2 supervisory references required

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• COVID (medical/religious exemptions only) and flu vaccination required
• Scrubs must be navy blue with no agency or brand logos
• No nose rings or gauged earrings; fingernails must be natural and less than 1/4 inch in length, polish acceptable
• No cafeteria on-site, but refrigerator and microwave provided
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space
• Only one holiday may be requested off for RTO; holiday coverage expected otherwise
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at a reduced rate
• Travel partners not permitted for this assignment
• Previous full-time, part-time, or per diem employees must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates currently in process for a permanent role with the health system within the past 6 months are not eligible