Travel Neuro Telemetry PCU RN - $2,030 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro Telemetry RN for a night shift acute care position requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Neuro Telemetry unit (5A/5B) with 22 beds
• Patient population includes acute stroke, neuro, and general medical patients
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts
• Self-scheduling subject to change to maintain a balanced schedule
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6-week period
• Floating to other floors may be required
• No call or standby requirements
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with RNs required to review strips each shift
• RT manages BiPap and High Flow equipment, though RNs may troubleshoot as needed
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available on the unit with varying ratios
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• EPIC experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for stroke and general neuro/medical patients on a telemetry unit
• Review telemetry strips each shift under a centralized monitoring system
• Collaborate with charge nurses, nurse aides, and patient care techs as part of the care team
• Holiday coverage required for 2 summer holidays and 3 winter holidays
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Dress code requires Galaxy Blue scrubs
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Candidates with prior direct employment at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-784305. 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 - Telemetry

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