Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

$2,059.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Details

• Work in a 41-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit
• Care for medical and surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmia, respiratory illness, and/or significantly altered hemodynamics requiring telemetry monitoring
• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 0700-1930
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
• 13-week contract assignment

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact)
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members
• Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and care coordination with Case Management
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, culture, and age
• Delegate and oversee patient care tasks performed by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, and CAUTI prevention
• Promote a positive, healing environment through nursing excellence and evidence-based practice
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility, though local candidates are accepted at a lower rate

American Traveler