Travel ER RN - $2,095 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with a KY or compact license and at least 2 years of ER experience for a night shift travel position.

Details

• General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric populations
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule rotating 3x12 hours one week and 4x12 hours the next (19:00-7:30)
• Float required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of current ER experience required
• 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, PALS, CPI (or Avade)
• AVADE certification preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
• Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Pediatric emergency experience including asthma, respiratory infections, and behavioral health conditions
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and intubation support
• Orthopedic skills including splinting and ortho trauma management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including starting and maintaining IVs
• Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Two professional references required, one from a charge nurse or higher and one from a supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Driver's license copy required with address matching permanent residence

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, and orthopedic cases
• Perform triage and apply isolation precautions/PPE as needed
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront with no changes accepted afterward
• Must work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break from the system after completing one year before becoming eligible to return
• Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-750608. 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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