Med Surg
Medical/Surgical RN — Night Shift | Frankfort, KY
13-Week Travel Contract | 36 Hours/Week Guaranteed
This Med/Surg unit manages a diverse adult patient population with a focus on telemetry monitoring, post-procedural care, and complex medical needs. Clinical scope includes telemetry monitoring, paracentesis, CPAP management, port access, chest tube and wound vac care, NG tube management, drain management, post-dialysis assessment, central line care, and blood transfusions. Candidates with post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience are strongly preferred.
Shift & Schedule
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Every other weekend required
Float Requirements
- May float to a post-surgical Med/Surg unit or a Progressive Care Unit for telemetry overflow
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience
- Telemetry experience required; EKG interpretation skills essential
- Active RN license in good standing (compact accepted where applicable)
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Current NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be renewed annually)
Dress Code
- Navy blue or gray scrubs required
- Scrub jackets and long-sleeve underlayers in any color or pattern are permitted
- No royal blue scrubs, T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts
The Unit
The team is well-supported with charge nurse coverage, clinical educators, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Travelers are welcomed as valued team members, and many have chosen to extend their assignments. The unit maintains an active, feedback-driven culture with consistent leadership presence.
Location: Frankfort, KY — centrally located in Kentucky, roughly equidistant from Louisville and Lexington.