TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42104!
Job Title
Travel RN – Emergency Department (Night Shift)
Location
Bowling Green, KY | Acute Care – Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Expected 36 hours/week (12-hour shifts) | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and manage both adult and pediatric emergency patients in a collaborative, patient-centered manner
- Perform and assist with advanced ED procedures including laceration repairs, closed reductions, intubations, lumbar punctures, incision and drainage, and splinting
- Provide clearly defined discharge instructions and guide patients efficiently through their ED visit with quality and safety as priorities
- Utilize AIDET communication framework, communication boards, and rounding practices to support a positive patient experience
- Document patient care accurately using the MEDITECH electronic documentation system
- Demonstrate emergency nurse competencies and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications throughout the assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or a compact state
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Demonstrated emergency nurse competencies including adult and pediatric patient management
- Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to MEDITECH documentation system
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with GE patient monitoring equipment
- Familiarity with high-volume emergency department environments
- Experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams including paramedics, unit clerks, monitor techs, and advanced care techs
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a tenured, engaged staff and provider group known for strong teamwork, efficient patient throughput, and an average discharge LOS of approximately 150 minutes
- No floating policy in place — you will remain dedicated to the Emergency Department for the duration of your assignment