Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from the time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit position in Louisville, KY, requiring a minimum of two years of cardiovascular nursing experience and night shift availability.

• Work in a dedicated Cardiovascular Unit within a hospital setting
• Two cardiovascular units — CVU (16 beds) and CVI (15 beds) — providing intermediate care for cardiac surgery patients from pre‑op through discharge
• Patient population includes cardiac surgery, pre/post‑cardiac intervention (PTCA, cardioversion, generator implants, TAVR), and patients with atypical chest pain requiring monitoring
• 13‑week contract with 36 hours per week
• Night shift, 12‑hour shifts, 3 days per week

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular nursing experience required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Candidate must provide month and day of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, individualized care planning, patient and family education, and facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Delegates tasks appropriately and monitors the accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members
• Actively participates in unit‑based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer monitoring, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing
• Nursing practice is evidence‑based and guided by hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines

• Estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,933 - $2,108. The weekly pay shown in this posting reflects the lower end of this range for local candidates and the higher end for travel candidates.
• Travel pay includes tax‑free stipends per IRS guidelines. Local pay is fully taxable.

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.