Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $1,767 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• 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 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg unit requiring 2+ years of med/surg experience and telemetry/post-PCI experience with a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• 46-bed Med/Surg unit at an acute care hospital
• Patient ratio of 6:1
• Unit staffed with Clinical Nurse Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks
• Uses GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allyn Vitals machine, and Glucometer
• Documentation via Meditech Expanse
• Schedule includes three 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend required
• 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg) or PCU to cover tele overflow
• Telemetry monitoring and paracentesis procedures performed on the unit

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Current NIH Stroke Certification, renewed annually
• Minimum 2 years of med/surg experience required
• Telemetry and post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) experience required
• General med/surg skills including EKG interpretation, CPAP management, and port access
• Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, and blood transfusions
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit with a diverse case mix
• Unit fully supported by a Director, Manager, and Clinical Educator
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with providers
• Team includes several travelers who have extended contracts due to positive unit culture
• Unit uses GroupMe for team communication and recognition
• Participates in Daisy Award nominations and staff celebrations
• Bi-weekly unit prizes recognize exceptional teamwork and patient care
• Dress code requires navy blue or gray scrubs; royal blue scrubs are not permitted
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-774000. 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

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