About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Telemetry opportunity in edgewood, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - Telemetry with prior travel nursing experience and Epic charting proficiency for a fast-paced telemetry unit.
Requirements
Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry nursing experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Experience with pre/post cardiac cath care and managing ports required
Epic EMR experience required
Natural, unpolished-length fingernails required (less than 1/4 inch) for direct patient care
Responsibilities
Telemetry unit setting supporting a patient ratio of 1:5-6
Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Requires working 4 weekend shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) over a 6-week period, plus 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays
Potential to float between Edgewood and Florence campuses and to Observation, MS, or MS Tele units as needed
Supports ED boarder patients awaiting inpatient beds, with floating to observation units when patient volume is low
Uses Epic EMR system
Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response as part of unit responsibilities
Support ED boarder patients and float to observation units as census requires
No RTO permitted from 12/15/2026 through 1/5/2027
Start dates limited to 10/5 or 10/12 only
Strict no-call policy in place
COVID vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions only); flu vaccination also required
Navy blue scrubs required with no visible agency or brand logos
No nose rings or gauged earrings permitted
No on-site cafeteria; refrigerator and microwave available
Free parking available in any unrestricted space
Local candidates within 75 miles accepted
Must be away from full-time, part-time, or per diem employment with the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 2
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Who can apply
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