What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 4, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring telemetry experience and post-PCI experience for night shift work at an acute care facility in Frankfort, KY.
Details
- Work in a 46-bed Med/Surg unit at a 173-bed acute care hospital with Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
- Patient ratio of 6:1
- Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Every other weekend required
- Procedures performed on unit include telemetry monitoring and paracentesis
- Equipment used includes GE Apex Pro Telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, Alaris PCA IV pump, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, iMobile, Welch Allyn Vitals machine, and Glucometer
- EMR: Meditech Expanse
- May float to 3 South (post-surgical Med/Surg) or PCU to staff telemetry overflow
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active KY or compact RN license in good standing
- Current BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (must be renewed annually)
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
- Telemetry experience required, including EKG interpretation
- Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) experience required
- Experience with CPAP management and port access required
- Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, and blood transfusions
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- Navy blue or gray scrubs required; royal blue scrubs are strictly not permitted
- No t-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts; scrub jackets and patterned long-sleeve shirts under scrub tops are permitted
- Unit is fully supported with a director, manager, and clinical educator on staff
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication with all providers
- Unit has an active and welcoming culture for travelers, with many extending their contracts
- Team recognition includes bi-weekly unit prizes, Daisy Nominations, and inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months