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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 hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position specializing in post-op cardiac and vascular surgery patients, requiring BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications on a night shift schedule.
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Hospital-based telemetry unit with 20 beds, including 3 progressive care (PCU) beds
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Specializes in post-op CABG, post-op cardiac surgery, valve replacement/repair, vascular surgeries, CHF, and moderate-risk chest pain patients
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Patient population is frequently transferred from the ICU, ED, and PACU and presents with multiple comorbidities and complex care needs
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Night shift: 7p–7a, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hrs/week)
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Weekend and holiday coverage required
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13-week contract
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Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation
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ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
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Previous nursing experience preferred but not required
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DOB (MM/DD) and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, patient and family education, and facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities
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Collaborates with an inter-professional team including Case Management to coordinate individualized patient care
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Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI monitoring
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Nursing practice is evidence-based and aligned with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
