Travel Emergency Dept RN - $2,059 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for an Emergency Department role requiring at least 2 years of ED experience, TNCC, and NIH Stroke certification.

Details

• 28-bed Emergency Department in a Level 3 Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Staffing includes CNC, 3 RNs, Unit Clerk, and Greeter per shift, with mid-shift support from PCTs
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses GE monitors, Lifepaks, Baxter IV pumps, Ranger rapid infuser, and Ranger blood warmer
• Documents care using Meditech Expanse EMR
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI capability
• Stroke Certified facility

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ED experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Certification
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of acute and trauma cases
• Work alongside a dedicated ED team including CNCs, RNs, PCTs, and support staff
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-764396. 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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