Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
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American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg LTAC position in Kentucky, requiring 2+ years LTACH experience and current KY or compact RN licensure. Night shifts are 3x12s, with 36 hours per week, on a 13-week contract. Prior travel nursing and ICU/tele experience are preferred.
The role involves LTAC unit care, use of Meditech EMR, and floating within scope of practice. Benefits and detailed pay information are available through the recruiter.
Qualifications
- Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration.
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
- Minimum 2 years LTACH experience required.
- MS/Tele or ICU experience preferred.
- Prior travel nursing experience required.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical-surgical and critical care nursing within an LTAC setting.
- Administer and monitor medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and thrombolytics.
- Manage complex respiratory, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, GI, and neurological needs.
- Perform venous access care and IV therapy.
- Maintain patient safety and infection prevention/isolation precautions.
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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
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Assignment Overview
Overview
Be First to Apply
Posted 12 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
2
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg LTAC position requiring 2+ years of LTACH experience and current KY or compact RN licensure.
- LTAC unit setting including ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Surg/Tele, and PCU care areas
- Uses Meditech EMR (preferred experience)
- Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within scope of practice
- Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
- MS/Tele or ICU experience preferred
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
- Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care preferred
- Proficiency in IV therapy including central, arterial, and PICC line management
- Experience with complex wound care and infection prevention/isolation precautions
- Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
- Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and critical care nursing within an LTAC setting
- Administer and monitor medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and thrombolytics
- Manage complex respiratory, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, GI, and neurological patient needs
- Two professional references required, including one charge-level or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
- Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be eligible, though local candidates are not accepted
- RTO limited to up to 7 days and must be submitted upfront with no changes; must work a major or minor shift on every holiday
- Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
- Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year in the system before becoming eligible again
- This is a single 13-week contract with no extensions approved
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$1,554/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$20,204
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$80,816
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$648/wk
Regular Hours
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
Weekly Stipends
$906/wk
Lodging
$61.45 x 7 days = $430
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,554/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,399 - $1,554. The $1,554 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
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Day 1
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401k with match
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...and many more!
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Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
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Exceptional Pay and Benefits
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Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
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Job ID: P-751646
$1,554/wk
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
$1,554/wk
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
Assignment Overview
Overview
Be First to Apply
Posted 12 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
2
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg LTAC position requiring 2+ years of LTACH experience and current KY or compact RN licensure.
- LTAC unit setting including ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Surg/Tele, and PCU care areas
- Uses Meditech EMR (preferred experience)
- Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within scope of practice
- Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
- MS/Tele or ICU experience preferred
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
- Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care preferred
- Proficiency in IV therapy including central, arterial, and PICC line management
- Experience with complex wound care and infection prevention/isolation precautions
- Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
- Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and critical care nursing within an LTAC setting
- Administer and monitor medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and thrombolytics
- Manage complex respiratory, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, GI, and neurological patient needs
- Two professional references required, including one charge-level or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
- Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be eligible, though local candidates are not accepted
- RTO limited to up to 7 days and must be submitted upfront with no changes; must work a major or minor shift on every holiday
- Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
- Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year in the system before becoming eligible again
- This is a single 13-week contract with no extensions approved
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$1,554/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$20,204
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$80,816
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$648/wk
Regular Hours
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
Weekly Stipends
$906/wk
Lodging
$61.45 x 7 days = $430
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,554/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,399 - $1,554. The $1,554 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
...and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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