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: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a KY or compact RN license and ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, ENPC, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Emergency Department providing 24-hour emergency care to patients with severe injuries or illness
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• 0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or Compact)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, ENPC, and TNCC certifications required
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care through nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, and care coordination
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including patient and family education
• Perform comprehensive assessments considering patient culture, age, and developmental level
• Delegate and oversee tasks performed by other care team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, and CAUTIs
• Collaborate with an inter-professional healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-759337. 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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