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Travel RN - Telemetry

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant, ICU Nurse, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a fast-paced Telemetry/Med-Surg unit specializing in post-op surgical patients, requiring at least 2 years of experience and a valid KY or compact RN license.

Requirements
  • Active KY or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
  • Current BLS certification required; ACLS is not required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Both medical and surgical nursing skillset required
  • Strong post-op surgical experience required, particularly with orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery patients
  • 2 supervisor references from within the last 3 years of employment required for consideration
  • RN license must be free of any licensure hits or disciplinary actions
Responsibilities
  • 23-bed medical-surgical unit caring for orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patients, with occasional overflow from medicine areas
  • Unit receives approximately 10–20 post-op patients per day, making for a busy, fast-paced environment
  • Cardiac monitoring and supplemental oxygen (O2) monitoring capabilities are available on the unit
  • Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Floating to other units within skillset is required
  • First-time travelers may be considered only if they have several years of post-op surgical patient care experience
  • EKG competency exam must be passed during onboarding
  • Candidates whose permanent residence is within 100 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
  • Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 6 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
  • All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission; RTO requests made after submission will not be approved
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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