Travel Med Surg / Tele RN - $2,074 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/15/2026
• 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: Oct 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 41-bed Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit, open to candidates with a KY or compact RN license and no prior experience required.

Details

• 41-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit
• Cares for medical and surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmia, respiratory illness, and altered hemodynamics requiring telemetry monitoring
• Day shift schedule, 0700-1930
• 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination through all phases of the nursing process
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including patient and family education
• Delegate and oversee tasks performed by other care team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as monitoring patient falls, pressure ulcers, and CAUTIs
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team to support a healing, patient-centered environment

American Traveler Job ID #P-758754. 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

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