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Travel RN - Telemetry

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-24
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Travel Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a fast-paced 23-bed medical surgical unit requiring 2 years of relevant experience and cardiac monitoring skills.

Requirements
  • Active KY State or Compact RN license required
  • BLS certification required
  • 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
  • First-time travelers considered only with several years of experience caring for post-op orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery patients
  • Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry remote monitoring
  • Experience with IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
  • Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
  • Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
  • Experience with surgical drains, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacement patients
  • Must pass an EKG exam during onboarding
Responsibilities
  • 23-bed medical surgical unit caring for orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric patients
  • Unit receives 10-20 post-op admissions per day and occasionally overflow from medicine areas
  • Unit equipped with cardiac and O2 monitoring capability
  • Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
  • Float to other units within skillset or to an affiliate hospital nearby
  • Requires both medical and surgical nursing skillset
  • Provide post-surgical and medical-surgical nursing care in a busy, fast-paced environment
  • Expected to work 3 of 5 winter holidays
  • Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted
  • Returning permanent staff must be separated from all affiliated facilities for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
  • RTO must be disclosed prior to job offer, as time off requested afterward 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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