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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel position at an acute care facility in Frankfort, KY, requiring at least 2 years of med/surg experience and telemetry skills.
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Work on a 46-bed Med/Surg unit within an acute care hospital setting
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Patient population includes general med/surg, telemetry, and post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) cases
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Patient ratio is 6:1
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Procedures performed on the unit include telemetry monitoring and paracentesis
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Equipment used includes GE Apex Pro Telemetry, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, and Glucometer
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Documentation system is Meditech Expanse
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Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week
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Every other weekend required
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May float to 3 South (post-surgical Med/Surg) or to the PCU to staff telemetry overflow
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Active KY or compact RN license in good standing
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Current BLS (AHA or ARC) required; ACLS preferred
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NIH Stroke Scale certification required (must be renewed annually)
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
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Telemetry experience required, including EKG interpretation
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Post-PCI experience required
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CPAP management and port access skills required
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Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, and blood transfusions
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
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Unit is staffed by Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurses), RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks based on patient census
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Unit is supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
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Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers
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The unit has an active traveler community with many extending contracts due to team culture
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Navy blue or gray scrubs required; royal blue scrubs are not permitted
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No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts; patterned scrub jackets and long-sleeve shirts under scrub tops are acceptable
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Staff recognition programs include Daisy Nominations, bi-weekly unit prizes, and inclusion in hospital celebrations
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GroupMe is used for team communication and celebration
