Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler

Winchester, Kentucky, United States

Position ID: P-770241

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

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

$1,915.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2+ years of experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• 36-bed Med/Surg unit in a community hospital setting
• Med/Surg Tele specialty with adult to geriatric patient population
• Patient ratios of 5:1 and 6:1, with frequent admissions and discharges on day shift
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to step-down units to assist with med/surg care as needed
• Uses Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, JP drains, Hemovac drains, NG tubes, and PEG tubes for patient care
• MedHost EHR system used

Requirements

• Active RN license (KY or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ADN or BSN required
• Experience with IV therapy, NG tubes, PICC and central line care, and catheter care required
• Experience providing post-op surgical care for general surgery, total knee and hip replacement, hernia repair, and colectomy patients required
• Experience caring for patients with total joint replacement, COPD, diabetes, dementia, dialysis, stroke, NSTEMI, CHF, and A-Fib preferred
• Foley catheter, IV insertion, telemetry, tube feeding, and stroke care experience preferred
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Med/Surg environment requiring strong communication skills and teamwork
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
• Navy and black scrubs required; casual wear and Crocs are not permitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12