Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 30-bed unit specializing in telemetry and fast-turnaround surgical patients, requiring an active KY or compact RN license.
Details
- Work on a 30-bed medical surgical/telemetry unit
- Unit specializes in telemetry patients and fast turnaround surgery including urology, bariatrics, and orthopedic overflow
- Serves Bariatric Center of Excellence patients
- Patient population is mostly transferred from the ED and PACU
- Third shift schedule, 7p-7:30a, 12-hour shifts
- 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
- 6-week scheduling periods with 6 weekend shifts per scheduling period
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or Compact)
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
- ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
Additional Information
- Implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person in a caring, healing-focused environment
- Performs comprehensive patient assessments, develops prioritized care plans, and implements treatments within RN scope of practice
- Facilitates admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
- Delegates and oversees tasks performed by other care team members, monitoring accuracy and completeness of delegated care
- Provides patient and family education tailored to culture, age, and level of comprehension
- Actively participates in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI reduction
- First-time travelers with previous nursing experience are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-741154. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.