Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Weekly Payroll

Free CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler in Kentucky is seeking an experienced RN - Telemetry with travel nurse background and Epic charting proficiency for a fast-paced telemetry unit.

Responsibilities include patient monitoring with 1:5-6 nurse ratio, 3x12 shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and rotating weekends. The role may float between Edgewood and Florence campuses while utilizing Epic EMR for documentation.

Qualifications

• Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry nursing experience required.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath care and managing ports required.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Telemetry unit setting with 1:5-6 patient ratio.
• Day shift 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.
• Requires 4 weekend shifts over 6 weeks (2 Saturdays, 2 Sundays) plus 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays.
• Potential to float between Edgewood and Florence campuses and to Observation, MS, or MS Tele units as needed.
• Support ED boarder patients and float to observation units when census is low.
• Uses Epic EMR system.
• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response as part of unit responsibilities.
• No on-site cafeteria; free parking available.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Travel nursing experience

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - Telemetry with prior travel nursing experience and Epic charting proficiency for a fast-paced telemetry unit.

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath care and managing ports required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Natural, unpolished-length fingernails required (less than 1/4 inch) for direct patient care

Responsibilities

• Telemetry unit setting supporting a patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Requires working 4 weekend shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) over a 6-week period, plus 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays
• Potential to float between Edgewood and Florence campuses and to Observation, MS, or MS Tele units as needed
• Supports ED boarder patients awaiting inpatient beds, with floating to observation units when patient volume is low
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response as part of unit responsibilities
• Support ED boarder patients and float to observation units as census requires
• No RTO permitted from 12/15/2026 through 1/5/2027
• Start dates limited to 10/5 or 10/12 only
• Strict no-call policy in place
• COVID vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions only); flu vaccination also required
• Navy blue scrubs required with no visible agency or brand logos
• No nose rings or gauged earrings permitted
• No on-site cafeteria; refrigerator and microwave available
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space
• 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

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-757928

Open Positions: 2