Travel Telemetry RN - $2,173 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Florence, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and skills in pre cardiac cath and port management.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) within a 6-week period, along with 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays
• Supports ED boarders awaiting inpatient beds across the system
• May float to Observation Units, MS, and MS/Tele units as needed
• Potential to float between Edgewood and Florence campuses
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Strict no-call policy in place

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with pre cardiac cath and managing ports required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code teams
• Experience with heparin protocols and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• At least 2 supervisory references required

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care for cardiac, neurological, and medical-surgical patient populations
• Support ED boarder patients awaiting inpatient care across the health system
• COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only) and flu vaccination required
• Navy blue scrubs required with no agency or brand logos permitted
• No nose rings or gauged earrings permitted; natural fingernails required under 1/4 inch in length, polish acceptable
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted
• Must be away from full-time, part-time, or per diem employment with the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• After 1 year on assignment, a 90-day system break is required before returning as a traveler
• Cannot have applied for or been in process for a permanent role with the health system within the past 6 months
• Only one holiday may be requested off; holiday coverage expected
• Any RTO requests must be included in the initial submission

American Traveler Job ID #P-757915. 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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