Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Prestonsburg (KY)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 71,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele travel assignment in Prestonsburg, KY. The role requires 2+ years of Med/Surg Tele experience and a KY or compact RN license. Night shifts are 3x12 hours with 36 hours per week, starting Oct 12, 2026. Openings: 5.

Travel within 75 miles; US healthcare facility setting. Comprehensive pay detailed below. Expect duties like patient monitoring, cardiac care, and routine post-procedure support.

Qualifications

Active KY or compact RN license required
2+ years of Med/Surg Tele experience
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Experience with respiratory care and chest tubes/tracheostomy management preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients, including cardiac, renal, neurological, and post-surgical populations
Maintain patient safety and monitor hemodynamics in a busy Med/Surg Tele unit
Adjust care plans based on clinical changes and physician orders
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate shifts and patient flow
Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance for each patient

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

IV therapy

Central/PICC line care

BiPAP/CPAP management

Education

KY or compact RN license

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Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Prestonburg, Kentucky

Assignment Overview

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 12, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

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.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

Med/Surg Tele unit within a hospital setting
Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:7
Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM) on an 84 hours per two-week schedule
Every other weekend required
Floating required within scope of practice
Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
2+ years of current Med/Surg Tele experience required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration preferred
Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management preferred
Two professional references required, including one Charge or higher and one supervisor reference completed within the last year
Copy of certifications and driver's license matching permanent address required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients, including cardiac, renal, neurological, and post-surgical populations
Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case
Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered if submitted upfront; no changes accepted once submitted
Must work either a major or minor holiday for each holiday period
Travelers must live within 75 miles of the facility and local candidates are not accepted
Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
Previous travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after one year in the system before returning
First-time travelers considered based on relevant Level IV trauma experience

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.

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