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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position in a Clinical Decision Unit, requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Details

• Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) functioning primarily as an Observation Unit with 29 telemetry beds
• Patient population includes cardiac and medicine cases, pre- and post-cardiac procedure patients
• Patients predominantly admitted from the ED, Cath Lab, and Direct Admissions meeting CDU criteria
• 3rd shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekends and holidays required as needed
• 36 hours per week, 0.9 FTE

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and implement individualized plans of care
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and care coordination
• Delegate and oversee patient care tasks performed by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, and infection prevention measures
• Provide patient and family-centered education throughout the care process
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility to qualify for local rates, though local candidates outside this radius will be considered at a lower rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply