Travel LTAC Med Surg RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Hazard, Kentucky.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg LTAC position requiring 2+ years of LTACH experience and current KY or compact RN licensure.

• LTAC unit setting including ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Surg/Tele, and PCU care areas
• 1:4 to 1:5 patient ratios depending on unit
• Uses Meditech EMR (preferred experience)
• Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• No blocked scheduling accommodations

• Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
• MS/Tele or ICU experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Proficiency in IV therapy including central, arterial, and PICC line management
• Experience with complex wound care and infection prevention/isolation precautions
• Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and critical care nursing within an LTAC setting
• Administer and monitor medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and thrombolytics
• Manage complex respiratory, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, GI, and neurological patient needs
• Two professional references required, including one charge-level or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be eligible, though local candidates are not accepted
• RTO limited to up to 7 days and must be submitted upfront with no changes; must work a major or minor shift on every holiday
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year in the system before becoming eligible again
• This is a single 13-week contract with no extensions approved

American Traveler Job  #P-751646. 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
- Long Term Care

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.