Accreditation Standards, Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, MEDITECH, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nursing, PCI, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)
Job Title
Travel RN – Emergency Department (Night Shift)
LocationFrankfort, Kentucky
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Projected Start: June 22, 2026 | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 28-bed Emergency Department with a 1:4 patient ratio
- Operate and monitor patients using GE monitors, Lifepaks, Baxter IV pumps, Ranger rapid infuser, and Ranger blood warmer
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately within Meditech Expanse EMR
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including CNCs, PCTs, Unit Clerks, and Greeters during night shift operations
- Deliver care aligned with Level 3 Trauma Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, and Stroke Certified standards
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky or compact state eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to Meditech Expanse EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior travel nursing experience in an emergency or acute care setting
- Familiarity with trauma, chest pain, or stroke protocols in a certified facility
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a certified, high-acuity Emergency Department recognized for trauma, chest pain, and stroke care excellence
- Gain valuable experience in a structured, well-staffed unit with a supportive multidisciplinary team