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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit opportunity in elizabethtown, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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$2,110/wk or ask about local
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Assignment Overview
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 28, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
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.
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a 28-bed stroke/telemetry step-down unit requiring KY or compact RN licensure and night shift availability.
Details
28-bed ICU step-down unit specializing in stroke and telemetry-monitored patients
RN to patient ratio of 5:1
Performs bedside procedures including cardioversions, sheath pulls, post-pacemaker care, and AIRVO use
Night shift schedule: 7p-7a, 3x12, 36 hours per week
Weekend and holiday rotation required
Requirements
Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
BLS certification required
ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
Additional Information
Provides comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, and treatment implementation for stroke and telemetry step-down patients
Coordinates admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and case management coordination
Delegates and oversees care activities performed by other team members
Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
Collaborates closely with inter-professional care teams to design individualized treatment plans
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
$2,110/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$27,430
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$109,720
Weekly Wages
$864/wk
Regular Hours
$24.00 x 36 hours/wk = $864
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,944 - $2,110. The $2,110 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
Facility
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Worksite address
elizabethtown, KY, 42701, US
Who can apply
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