Travel Med Surg / Tele RN - $2,191 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline:

RN Start Date:

11/16/2026 Duration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:

12 hours, nights Employment Type:

Travel Assignment Overview

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Med/Surg Tele Clinical Decision Unit position requiring an active RN license and BLS certification. Details

Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) functioning primarily as an Observation Unit with 29 telemetry beds Patient population includes cardiac and medicine patients, as well as pre- and post-cardiac procedure cases Patients are primarily admitted from the ED, Cath Lab, and Direct Admissions meeting CDU criteria Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7p-7a) 36 hours per week Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) Current BLS certification ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of date of birth required for consideration Additional Information

Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination across admission, transfer, and discharge processes Deliver patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning Collaborate with the interprofessional care team and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measure initiatives Must reside within a 75-mile radius of the facility for travel pay eligibility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate First-time travelers are welcome to apply American Traveler Job ID #P-772911. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.