American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for the Emergency Department, requiring KY or compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.
Details
- Work in a hospital-based Emergency Department and Urgent Care setting
- ED ratios range from 4:1 to 3:1, alternating post-discharge
- UC ratios are 5:1 with flex coverage for critical patients
- Treats general ED population including STEMIs and strokes, with critical patients transferred out
- Uses EPIC EMR system
- Evening shift schedule of 7a-7p or 3p-3a, 36 hours per week, 3 shifts per week
- Weekend and holiday rotation required
- New approximately 24,000 sq ft freestanding facility opening fall 2026 with on-site primary care
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
- ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
- No prior nursing experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members
Additional Information
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
- Coordinate patient care including admission, transfer, and discharge activities
- Provide patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning
- Delegate tasks and oversee team members in patient care implementation
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient satisfaction, falls, and documentation audits
- Promote a positive, healing environment through nursing excellence and evidence-based practice
American Traveler Job ID #P-758486. 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.