Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,185 per week in Elizabethtown, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,185 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Department Duration: 12 weeks Shift: 3x12 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: No experience required License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations. - Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language. - Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team. - Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary. - Shows an understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications and/or ability to be trained. - Ability to communicate/collaborate with other care team members. - Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients. Description: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person. The focus is on the creation of a caring environment that emphasizes healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, current research, and established policies and procedures. Clinical decision-making incorporates all phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through collaboration among nursing staff and other disciplines. Responsibilities include coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities. This includes nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, and facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities. Provision of patient and family-centered education is also a key responsibility. Care coordination and individualized treatment planning may be applicable. The RN performs and documents comprehensive assessments in accordance with the nursing scope of practice. Patient culture, age, and developmental levels are considered in assessments. Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints is a priority. Health information may be obtained from family or others as necessary. Objective and subjective data are collected for a thorough assessment. Initial admission assessments by other team members are verified. A problem list is developed, prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter-professional team. Action plans and interventions are designed relevant to the patient’s culture and age. Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with patients and families. Patient care therapies and procedures are fully implemented within the RN's scope of practice. Clinical skills are exercised both independently and in collaboration with healthcare professionals. Procedures and treatments are explained to patients and families. Actions are initiated to alleviate patient stress and discomfort. Changes in patient conditions are recognized and communicated appropriately. Ongoing assessments and responses to therapies are documented according to established standards. Tasks are delegated appropriately and oversight is provided to team members. Accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care activities are monitored. Educational needs of patients are identified and addressed accordingly. The discharge process is facilitated by executing discharge orders in a timely manner. Collaboration with Case Management and others is assured in discharge planning. Participation in unit-based activities supporting organizational values is demonstrated. A positive group dynamic and healing environment is promoted. Nursing excellence is assured in accordance with accepted standards and evidence-based practice. Active participation in quality improvement activities and core measures is expected. Holistic perspectives regarding patient care are utilized.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam