Med Surg RN
South Williamson, 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 Telemetry position requiring KY or compact licensure and prior hospital telemetry experience.

Details

• Work in the MS/Tele unit of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Day shift schedule rotating between 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Scheduling totals 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Float required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in hand required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of current hospital experience required
• Experience in Level IV Trauma or above preferred
• Skills with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with ortho trauma and total joint replacement patients preferred
• Experience with post MI and pre/post cardiac cath care including sheath removal
• Two professional references required: one Charge or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Flu vaccine required, with medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a med/surg telemetry population including cardiac, renal, neurological, and orthopedic cases
• Manage patients with CVA, post-TPA care, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Administer medications including epidural analgesia, heparin protocols, and PCA
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if submitted upfront with no changes accepted afterward
• Must work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• Travelers who have completed a one-year assignment must take a minimum 6-month break before returning
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position