Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,119 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department position requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Details

• Work in a 24-hour Emergency Department providing urgent care for severe injuries and illness
• 3rd shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a
• 36 hours per week
• Weekends and holidays as needed

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, NIHSS, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• PALS, ENPC, and TNCC required within 6 months of start
• 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 devices

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities along with patient and family-centered education
• Collaborate with inter-professional care team members and delegate tasks appropriately
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-767903. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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