Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States

Position ID: P-759338

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Evenings

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

$2,275.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS/ACLS certification.

Details

• Progressive Care step-down unit from ICU with 26 private rooms
• Nurse to patient ratio of 4-5:1
• All patients on telemetry with heart monitors and critical drips
• Patient population includes GI bleed, COVID, and respiratory distress cases
• 3x12 schedule, 7p-7a shifts
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination across admission, transfer, and discharge
• Delegate and oversee care tasks performed by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures
• Facilitate patient and family education and discharge planning
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility, with local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12