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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 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 Telemetry position at a hospital in Lexington, KY, with required telemetry certifications and night shift availability.
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30-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit specializing in telemetry monitoring and fast-turnaround surgical patients, including urology, bariatrics, and orthopedic overflow
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Unit serves as a Bariatric Center of Excellence, with patient population primarily transferred from the ED and PACU
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Night shift: 7p–7a, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
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13-week contract in Lexington, KY
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Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation
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Minimum education: ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
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Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures
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MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care including patient assessments, treatments, care coordination, and discharge planning
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Delegates tasks and monitors team members in the execution of patient care plans
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Participates in quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI monitoring
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Educates patients and families on procedures, treatments, and discharge needs
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BSN is preferred but not required
