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: 10/26/2026
- 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 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with KY or compact licensure and strong trauma, cardiac, and psychiatric emergency skills for a night shift assignment.
Details
- General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric patients
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Night shift schedule rotating 3x12 and 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), totaling 84 hours per two-week period
- Float required within scope of practice
- Every other weekend required
- Cardiac monitoring with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
Requirements
- Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum 2 years of current ER experience required, including 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, PALS, and CPI (AVADE preferred)
- Flu vaccine required; declinations not accepted, though medical and religious exemptions may be approved case-by-case
- Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, psychiatric holds, and violent behavior
- Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patients, and intubation
- Pediatric emergency experience including asthma, respiratory infections, and behavioral health conditions
- Skilled in orthopedic trauma care including splinting
- Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and procedural sedation administration/monitoring
- Triage and isolation precautions/PPE experience required
- Two professional references required: one Charge or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a wide range of acute adult and pediatric presentations
- 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
- Must work either a major or minor shift on every holiday
- Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after one year before being eligible to return to the system
- Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
- Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
American Traveler Job ID #P-766140. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.