Experience the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Hyden, Kentucky, while advancing your nursing career in a dynamic long-term acute care environment. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, Hyden offers access to breathtaking mountain landscapes, fascinating local history, and endless outdoor adventures, making your travel assignment as professionally rewarding as it is personally enriching. When you're not working, you can immerse yourself in the scenery or unwind with welcoming local communities—ensuring that every moment adds value to your travel experience.
This travel nursing role provides a unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons with exposure to varied clinical approaches in Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) and Telemetry settings. As you collaborate with experienced teams and observe different leadership styles, you'll gain invaluable skills and knowledge to elevate your nursing career.
Schedule/Hours:
- Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
- Every other weekend required
- Blocked scheduling is not available
- Bi-weekly orientation provided
- Standard 36/48 hour schedule for two-week pay periods
Qualifications:
- Active RN license in Kentucky or Compact State
- Minimum of 2 years recent LTAC experience
- MS/Tele or ICU background desired
- AHA BLS & AHA ACLS certifications required
- NIH certification
- Experience with Meditech EMR
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility
- Valid driver’s license
- Assignment confirmation required within 24 hours of offer acceptance
Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced LTAC and Telemetry setting
- Monitor patient status and implement care plans using evidence-based practices
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Accurately document using Meditech EMR
- Adapt to regularly alternating patient acuity and staffing ratios
Benefits & Perks:
- Tax-advantaged travel stipends
- Expert travel assistance for housing and relocation
- Premium compensation
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401(k) retirement options
- Opportunities for professional growth and resume-building
- Job security through consistent assignment needs
Shape your future while discovering everything Hyden has to offer. Apply today and embark on your next adventure while making a meaningful impact!
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement