What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a night shift telemetry step-down position requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS/ACLS certification.
Details
- 26-bed progressive care unit with all private rooms
- Step-down unit from ICU with all patients on telemetry and heart monitors
- Nurse to patient ratio of 4-5:1
- Manages critical drips and a range of conditions including GI bleed, COVID, and respiratory distress
- 3x12 night shift schedule, 7p-7a
- 36 hours per week, 0.9 FTE
- 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 nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the care team
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination for telemetry and step-down patients
- Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including patient and family education
- Delegate and oversee tasks performed by other care team members
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as monitoring for falls, pressure ulcers, and CAUTIs
- Promote a positive, healing environment through evidence-based nursing practice
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan