Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for Telemetry in a Progressive Care Unit in Elizabethtown, KY. This 13-week assignment features nights, 3x12s, 36 hours per week, with a 28-bed stroke/telemetry unit and 5:1 patient ratio.

The role requires KY or compact RN licensure, BLS, ADN/ASN (BSN preferred), and availability for night shifts. Travel pay includes a weekly rate with lodging and meal stipends as part of comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact)
• BLS certification required
• ADN or ASN degree required; BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments and care plans for stroke/telemetry patients.
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Delegate and supervise care activities within the team.
• Participate in unit quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams on treatment plans.

Skills

RN license KY/compact

BLS certified

ADN/ASN

Stroke/telemetry care

Night shift

Education

ADN/ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

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$2,110/wk or ask about local

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Assignment Overview

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a 28-bed stroke/telemetry step-down unit requiring KY or compact RN licensure and night shift availability.

Details

• 28-bed ICU step-down unit specializing in stroke and telemetry-monitored patients
• RN to patient ratio of 5:1
• Performs bedside procedures including cardioversions, sheath pulls, post-pacemaker care, and AIRVO use
• Night shift schedule: 7p-7a, 3x12, 36 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures

Additional Information

• Provides comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, and treatment implementation for stroke and telemetry step-down patients
• Coordinates admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and case management coordination
• Delegates and oversees care activities performed by other team members
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Collaborates closely with inter-professional care teams to design individualized treatment plans

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

$2,110/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,430

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$109,720

Weekly Wages

$864/wk

Regular Hours

$24.00 x 36 hours/wk = $864

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,944 - $2,110. The $2,110 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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