Travel Med Surg RN - $1,885 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring telemetry and post-PCI experience along with an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 46-bed 4th Floor Med/Surg unit
• Staffing includes charge nurses, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, nurse externs, and unit clerks based on census
• Patient ratio of 6:1
• Uses GE Apex Pro telemetry, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA pump, Welch Allen vitals machine, and glucometer
• Documentation completed in Meditech Expanse
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Scheduled every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week
• May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg) or PCU (telemetry overflow)
• Performs telemetry monitoring and paracentesis procedures on the unit

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Current NIH Stroke Certification required annually
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• General Med/Surg skills including EKG interpretation, CPAP management, and port access
• Telemetry and post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) experience required
• Preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessments, central lines, and blood transfusions
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida or Missouri candidates)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a Magnet-designated acute care facility accredited by The Joint Commission
• Unit fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Team communicates and celebrates achievements through GroupMe
• Many travelers extend contracts due to strong teamwork and unit culture
• Unit regularly receives new equipment and welcomes staff feedback on workflow improvements
• Recognition programs include Daisy nominations and biweekly staff/patient appreciation prizes
• Dress code requires navy blue or gray scrubs; royal blue scrubs are not permitted as this color is reserved for OB/LD staff
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-757884. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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