Acute Care Float RN
Franklin, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Float - Registered Nurse

Location: Franklin, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Acute Care & Float)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12s)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Start Date: ASAP
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: To be discussed during interview
• On-call: Rotation required
• Block Scheduling: Accommodations possible when allowed
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 65-mile radius

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Special Requirements

• Must have Med Surg Tele experience
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions allowed
• Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport required
• Background checks and verifications required (including education, employment, and criminal history)
• Drug screening: Negative 13-panel drug screen within 12 months of start required; onsite drug screen will also be performed
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or exemption documentation (for reporting purposes)
  • TB testing and assessment
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunizations or titers
  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year, updated annually
• Must review and sign facility-specific agreements and acknowledgments (e.g., confidentiality, computer agreement, health history forms)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment application with 7-year work history required

Additional Notes

• Shift ratios and weekend requirements will be discussed during the interview process
• Managers have discretion over return-to-office restrictions
• Locals accepted within a 65-mile radius
• Onboarding includes multiple compliance and competency verifications, including medication/pharmacology competency exams updated annually

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with acute care and telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Kentucky with night shifts and guaranteed hours.