Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican TravelerLexington, Kentucky, United StatesPosition ID: P-759211Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 14Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-03T00:00:00.000Z$2,052.13/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a busy 23-bed medical surgical unit requiring 2 years of post-op surgical experience and a KY or compact RN license.Details23-bed medical surgical unit caring for orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patientsOccasional overflow patients from medicine units when beds are availableFast-paced unit typically receiving 10-20 post-op admissions per dayUnit equipped with cardiac and O2 monitoring capabilityNight shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30Float to other units or nearby affiliate hospitals based on skillsetExpected to work 3 out of 5 winter holidaysRequirementsActive KY or compact RN license required2 years of RN experience required in a related specialtyBLS certification requiredStrong medical and surgical nursing skillset requiredExperience caring for post-op orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery patients strongly preferredMust pass an EKG exam during onboardingFirst-time travelers considered only if they have several years of experience with post-op ortho and GI surgery patientsAt least one professional reference required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide nursing care for post-op surgical patients including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and wound careSkills include IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administrationRespiratory care skills such as BiPAP/CPAP and tracheostomy management may be requiredExperience with feeding tube care, heparin protocols, and PCA management is relevant to this roleLocal candidates residing within 100 miles are not accepted for this positionPrevious permanent staff must have been separated from all UK-affiliated facilities for at least 6 months before returning as a travelerAll requested time off must be disclosed prior to starting the assignmentHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12