Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Dialysis, Electrocardiogram, Healthcare, MEDITECH, Medical Record System, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nursing, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Medicine, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Telemetry, Training/Teaching
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)
LocationFrankfort, Kentucky
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: 05/04/2026
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 46-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
- Perform and interpret telemetry monitoring and EKG readings
- Manage CPAP, port access, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention care, and paracentesis support
- Operate unit equipment including GE Apex Pro Telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, Alaris PCA IV pump, Hoyer lift, and Welch Allyn Vitals machines
- Document patient care using Meditech Expanse electronic health record system
- Float as needed to post-surgical Med/Surg or Progressive Care Unit for telemetry overflow coverage
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; compact license accepted where applicable
- Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
- Telemetry experience required
- Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) experience required
- BLS certification required
- Current NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be certified annually)
Preferred Experience / Skills- ACLS certification preferred
- Experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound VAC, surgical drains, and central lines
- Post-dialysis assessment skills and blood transfusion experience
Why Join Us- Work within a fully supported unit that includes a director, manager, and dedicated clinical educator, alongside an experienced and collaborative interdisciplinary team known for strong traveler retention and contract extensions
- Join a Magnet-designated, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility recognized for nursing excellence, exceptional teamwork, and a culture that values input from all staff including contract nurses