Night Shift PCU Telemetry RN – Head/Neck & Plastics

American Traveler, LLC.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring PCU and telemetry experience along with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Role includes 3x12 night shifts (19:00–07:30) with floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate, weekend coverage, and Epic charting. Candidates must reside more than 100 miles away and may have travel nurse status. Teaching hospital and prior charge nurse experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (KY State or Compact) required.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum 1 year of PCU and telemetry nursing experience required.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) supporting Head, Neck, and Plastics patients.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30.
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital.
• Weekend coverage required.
• Epic charting system experience preferred.
• Provide nursing care within a stepdown/telemetry unit for Head, Neck, and Plastics patients.
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered.
• Previous UK-affiliated staff must have been separated for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler.
• Required to work 3 of 5 winter holidays.
• RTO requests must be disclosed prior to consideration, as later requests will not be approved.

Skills

RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PCU telemetry

IV therapy

PICC care

Surgical drains care

Isolation precautions

Oxygen administration

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring PCU and telemetry experience along with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Role includes 3x12 night shifts (19:00–07:30) with floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate, weekend coverage, and Epic charting. Candidates must reside more than 100 miles away and may have travel nurse status. Teaching hospital and prior charge nurse experience are a plus.