Travel Med Surg​/Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Kentucky.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN with a KY or compact RN license for a 22-bed telemetry/med-surg unit caring for complex patients.

• Work in a 22-bed telemetry/med-surg unit caring for complex patients such as CHF, stroke, ESRD, and post-op cases
• Patients are admitted from ICU, ED, and PACU
• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, NIHSS, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required within 6 months of hire
• 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 devices
• Strong computer systems knowledge or ability to be trained
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with care team members

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination across admission, transfer, and discharge
• Deliver patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams and delegate tasks appropriately to other care team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of date of birth required for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-769858. 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 Tele

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.