Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,074 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/27/2026
• 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: Aug 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 41-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit, requiring ACLS and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Work on 4B Telemetry, a 41-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit located on the fourth floor of a hospital
• Patient population includes medical and surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmia, respiratory illness, and/or significantly altered hemodynamics requiring cardiac monitoring
• 13-week contract, 36 hours per week
• Night shift, 7P–7A, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Holiday and weekend coverage required

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or Compact RN license
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Must provide MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to cardiac telemetry and respiratory patients, incorporating all phases of the nursing process
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, patient and family education, and facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Delegates tasks appropriately and oversees team members in patient care activities
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI monitoring
• Previous nursing experience is preferred but not required — first-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-729643. 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

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