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American Traveler

Travel RN - Telemetry

hazard, KY

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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Telemetry opportunity in hazard, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring 2 years of recent MS/Tele experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

MS/Tele unit caring for short-stay MS/Tele and observation patients

Patient ratio of 1:5-7

Night shift schedule (3x12 and 4x12 rotating, 19:00-7:30)

Rotating 36/48 schedule totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period

Floating required within scope of practice

Every other weekend required

Requirements

Active KY or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration

Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AVADE Level I & II preferred)

Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Tele or Tele experience required

3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience required

Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and IV therapy

Experience with central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management

Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration

Experience managing cardiac drips, PCA, and epidural analgesia (without titration)

Driver's license required for consideration, with address matching permanent address

Two professional references required (one Charge or higher, one Supervisor), both completed within the last year

Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

Care for patients with cardiac telemetry, renal, neurological, orthopedic, and cardiovascular conditions

Support post-MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and sheath removal care

Assist with post-TPA care and pre/post neurosurgery patients

Manage isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care including wound vac

Monitor chemotherapy administration as needed

Flu vaccine required; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case

Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility

Up to 7 days of RTO considered if submitted upfront; no changes accepted once approved

Must work a major or minor shift on every holiday

Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year with the health system before returning

Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit

Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

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.

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Worksite address

hazard, KY, 41771, US

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