Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU position requiring 2+ years of MS/Telemetry-PCU experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Work in the Progressive Care Unit with 1:5 to 1:6 patient ratios, night shifts (3x12s/4x12 rotating), and a bi-weekly 84-hour schedule. Floating within scope and every-other-weekend requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Active KY state or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration.
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Telemetry-PCU experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting.
• Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6.
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 and 4x12 rotating weeks (19:00-7:30).
• 84 hours per two-week schedule (36/48 rotating).
• Floating within scope of practice.
• Every other weekend required.
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated.

Skills

MS/Telemetry-PCU experience

Active RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

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$2,182/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Prestonburg, Kentucky

Assignment Overview

Overview

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 14, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU position requiring 2+ years of MS/Telemetry-PCU experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 and 4x12 rotating weeks (19:00-7:30)
• Works an 84 hours per two-week schedule (36/48 rotating)
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license (KY State or Compact) in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of current MS/Telemetry-PCU experience required
• Driver's license required with address matching permanent address
• Two professional references required: one Charge or Higher and one Supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to patients in a progressive care/stepdown telemetry unit
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
• Facility will consider up to 7 days of RTO, which must be presented upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor shift of every holiday
• Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Travelers may only apply to one position at a time
• After working one year, travelers must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• First-time travelers are not required for this position

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

$2,182/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,366

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$113,464

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$936/wk

Regular Hours

$26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,182/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,964 - $2,182. The $2,182 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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