Med Surg Telemetry RN
Hazard, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Med/Surg Tele unit of a hospital setting
• Cardiac telemetry patient population including CVA, post-TPA care, and substance withdrawal cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5-7
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Day shift schedule alternating between 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:30) for a total of 84 hours per two-week period
• Every other weekend required
• Float required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of current Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac drips, interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience with chest tube and tracheostomy care/management
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
• Two professional references required: one Charge or higher and one Supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted (medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case)

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to medical-surgical telemetry patients including cardiac, renal, neurological, and orthopedic cases
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
• Facility will consider up to 7 days of RTO, which must be submitted upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor shift on every holiday
• Orientation is conducted bi-weekly
• Travelers working as pairs will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after working one year before becoming eligible to return