Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,236 per week in Louisville, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Louisville, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,236 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40207!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Department Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in large emergency departments License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state Certifications: BLS, ACLS/PALS, NIH Must-Have: - ADN or ASN required - Effective, clear, and respectful communication skills - Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues Description: The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through effective relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. Coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities is also a key responsibility. Provision of patient and family-centered education and care coordination are included within the scope of practice. Assessment of patient needs includes performing and documenting comprehensive assessments in accordance with RN's scope of practice and hospital policies/procedures. Consideration of the patient’s culture, age, and developmental level is essential when identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints. Obtaining patient health information from family or others as necessary is part of the assessment process. Collecting objective/quantitative and subjective/qualitative data is required. Verifying initial admission assessments, if obtained by other members of the healthcare team, is an important responsibility. A problem list is developed, prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter-professional team as appropriate. Designing actions and interventions relevant to the patient’s culture and age is necessary. Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with the patient and family in accordance with the medical plan of care. Implementation of patient care therapies and procedures is conducted with empowerment and clinical autonomy within the scope of practice. Explaining procedures, treatments, and processes to the patient and family is a critical aspect of care. Initiating actions to alleviate patient stress and discomfort is essential. Recognizing, responding to, and communicating changes in patient condition appropriately is required. Ongoing assessment and response to procedures and therapies are continuously documented using the nursing process. Delegating tasks appropriately and overseeing team members in the performance of patient care activities is expected. Monitoring the accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care tasks is a key responsibility. Identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems according to their level of comprehension is vital. Facilitating the patient discharge process and executing discharge orders in a timely manner is essential. Active participation in unit-based activities in support of organizational values and priorities is encouraged. Promoting a positive group dynamic and healing environment through actions and words is important. Assuring nursing excellence in accordance with accepted standards, evidence-based practice, and a caring philosophy is necessary. Participation in department and/or unit quality improvement activities and core measures is expected. Using a holistic perspective regarding patient care is crucial.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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

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