Travel Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity – Frankfort, Kentucky

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry)
• Location: Frankfort, KY
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Progressive Care (Telemetry)
• Number of Beds: 46
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 to 5:1
• Staffing: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks (skill mix based on patient census)
• Scheduling: Three 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend
• Floating Policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg) or PCU (tele overflow)
• Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
• Equipment Used: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years hospital experience
• At least 2 years of Progressive Care or ICU experience
• Active Kentucky RN license at submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Current NIH certification (must be renewed annually)

Clinical Skills

• Telemetry and EKG interpretation
• Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) experience
• Management and titration of cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions
• CPap and BiPap management
• Port access and therapeutic phlebotomy

Preferred Advanced Skills

• Chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains
• Post-dialysis assessment
• Central lines
• Blood transfusions

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Telemetry monitoring
• Paracentesis (physician-led)
• BiPap therapy
• Therapeutic phlebotomy

Certifications Required

• Active nursing license in good standing (compact license accepted if applicable)
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH certification (annual)

Dress Code

• Navy blue or gray scrubs only
• No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts
• Scrub jackets and long sleeve shirts under scrub tops may be any color or pattern
• Royal blue scrubs are prohibited (reserved for OB/LD staff)

Unit Culture & Additional Information

• Strong teamwork with excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration
• Unit uses GroupMe for communication and team celebrations
• Several travelers have extended contracts due to positive work environment
• Zero turnover among Progressive Care nursing staff since September 2022
• Fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Open to feedback and suggestions from all staff to improve workflow and patient care
• Continuously acquiring new equipment and supplies to enhance patient care

This position offers a supportive and well-equipped environment for experienced telemetry nurses seeking a travel assignment in Kentucky.