Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Travel RN - Emergency DeptAmerican TravelerPrestonburg, Kentucky, United StatesPosition ID: P-750608Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z$2,110.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican 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.DetailsGeneral Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric populationsPatient ratio of 1:4Night shift schedule rotating 3x12 hours one week and 4x12 hours the next (19:00-7:30)Float required within scope of practiceEvery other weekend requiredBlocked scheduling cannot be accommodatedRequirementsActive KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of considerationMinimum 2 years of current ER experience required3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferredRequired certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, PALS, CPI (or Avade)AVADE certification preferredSkilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisitionExperience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behaviorPediatric emergency experience including asthma, respiratory infections, and behavioral health conditionsRespiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and intubation supportOrthopedic skills including splinting and ortho trauma managementIV therapy and phlebotomy skills including starting and maintaining IVsExperience with procedural sedation administration and monitoringTwo professional references required, one from a charge nurse or higher and one from a supervisor, both completed within the last yearDriver's license copy required with address matching permanent residenceAdditional InformationProvide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, and orthopedic casesPerform triage and apply isolation precautions/PPE as neededMust reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not acceptedUp to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront with no changes accepted afterwardMust work either a major or minor holiday during the assignmentTravelers must take a minimum 6-month break from the system after completing one year before becoming eligible to returnTraveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unitHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12