Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift contract in Kentucky. Requires 2 years of MS/Tele experience and an active KY or compact RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

The role features a 3x12/4x12 rotating schedule (19:00–07:30) with a 36/48 hour two-week cycle, floating within scope and every-other weekend. Travel beyond 75 miles required, with comprehensive benefits and support from American Traveler.

Qualifications

• Active KY or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AVADE Level I & II preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Tele or Tele experience required
• 3–6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and IV therapy
• Experience with central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience managing cardiac drips, PCA, and epidural analgesia (without titration)
• Driver's license required with address matching permanent address
• Two professional references required (one Charge or higher, one Supervisor), both completed within the last year
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Care for cardiac telemetry, renal, neurological, orthopedic, and cardiovascular conditions
• Support post-MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and sheath removal care
• Assist with post-TPA care and pre/post neurosurgery patients
• Manage isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care including wound vac
• Monitor chemotherapy administration as needed

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

IV therapy

Central line care

PICC line care

BiPAP/CPAP

Chest tubes

Tracheostomy care

Oxygen administration

Cardiac drips/PCA/epidural analgesia

KY license

2+ years MS/Tele experience

Job description

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring 2 years of recent MS/Tele experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• MS/Tele unit caring for short-stay MS/Tele and observation patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5-7
• Night shift schedule (3x12 and 4x12 rotating, 19:00-7:30)
• Rotating 36/48 schedule totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AVADE Level I & II preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Tele or Tele experience required
• 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and IV therapy
• Experience with central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience managing cardiac drips, PCA, and epidural analgesia (without titration)
• Driver's license required for consideration, with address matching permanent address
• Two professional references required (one Charge or higher, one Supervisor), both completed within the last year
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for patients with cardiac telemetry, renal, neurological, orthopedic, and cardiovascular conditions
• Support post-MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and sheath removal care
• Assist with post-TPA care and pre/post neurosurgery patients
• Manage isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care including wound vac
• Monitor chemotherapy administration as needed
• Flu vaccine required; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if submitted upfront; no changes accepted once approved
• Must work a major or minor shift on every holiday
• Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year with the health system before returning
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

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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