Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Edgewood, KY
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• 13-week assignment on night shift (4x12 hours), 19:00-07:30
• Overtime applies after 48 hours
• Schedule includes 4 weekend shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) plus 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays within a 6-week period
• Potential to float between two campuses (Edgewood and Florence) as well as to Observation, MS, and MS/Tele units
• Supports ED boarders awaiting inpatient beds, floating to observation units when boarder volume is low
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of relevant experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with pre-cardiac cath care and port accessing/management required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and PICC line management, blood product administration, and cardiac monitoring/dysrhythmia management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• COVID-19 vaccination (medical/religious exemptions only) and flu vaccination required

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Support patients with cardiac, neurological, renal, and respiratory conditions
• Navy blue scrubs required, with no agency or brand logos permitted on apparel
• Natural fingernails required for direct patient care, nails must be under 1/4 inch, polish acceptable
• No nose rings or gauged earrings permitted
• Only one holiday may be requested off during the assignment
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at a reduced rate
• Returning staff must be separated from full-time, part-time, or per diem employment for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• A 90-day system break is required after 1 year on assignment before returning as a traveler
• Candidates who have applied for or are in process for a permanent role with the health system within the past 6 months are not eligible
• Strict no-call policy in place
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position