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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care opportunity in hazard, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
Assignment Overview
Overview
Be First to Apply
Posted 12 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
2
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg LTAC position requiring 2+ years of LTACH experience and current KY or compact RN licensure.
Details
LTAC unit setting including ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Surg/Tele, and PCU care areas
Uses Meditech EMR (preferred experience)
Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
Every other weekend required
Floating required within scope of practice
Requirements
Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
MS/Tele or ICU experience preferred
Community hospital experience preferred
Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
Prior travel nursing experience required
Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care preferred
Proficiency in IV therapy including central, arterial, and PICC line management
Experience with complex wound care and infection prevention/isolation precautions
Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
Additional Information
Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and critical care nursing within an LTAC setting
Administer and monitor medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and thrombolytics
Manage complex respiratory, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, GI, and neurological patient needs
Two professional references required, including one charge-level or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be eligible, though local candidates are not accepted
RTO limited to up to 7 days and must be submitted upfront with no changes; must work a major or minor shift on every holiday
Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year in the system before becoming eligible again
This is a single 13-week contract with no extensions approved
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$1,554/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$20,204
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$80,816
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$648/wk
Regular Hours
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
Weekly Stipends
$906/wk
Lodging
$61.45 x 7 days = $430
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,554/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,399 - $1,554. The $1,554 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
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Setting
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EMR
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Teaching Facility
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$1,554/wk
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
$1,554/wk
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
Assignment Overview
Overview
Be First to Apply
Posted 12 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
2
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg LTAC position requiring 2+ years of LTACH experience and current KY or compact RN licensure.
Details
LTAC unit setting including ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Surg/Tele, and PCU care areas
Uses Meditech EMR (preferred experience)
Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
Every other weekend required
Floating required within scope of practice
Requirements
Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
MS/Tele or ICU experience preferred
Community hospital experience preferred
Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
Prior travel nursing experience required
Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care preferred
Proficiency in IV therapy including central, arterial, and PICC line management
Experience with complex wound care and infection prevention/isolation precautions
Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
Additional Information
Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and critical care nursing within an LTAC setting
Administer and monitor medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and thrombolytics
Manage complex respiratory, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, GI, and neurological patient needs
Two professional references required, including one charge-level or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be eligible, though local candidates are not accepted
RTO limited to up to 7 days and must be submitted upfront with no changes; must work a major or minor shift on every holiday
Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year in the system before becoming eligible again
This is a single 13-week contract with no extensions approved
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$1,554/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$20,204
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$80,816
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$648/wk
Regular Hours
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
Weekly Stipends
$906/wk
Lodging
$61.45 x 7 days = $430
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,554/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,399 - $1,554. The $1,554 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
...and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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Worksite address
hazard, KY, 41771, US
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