Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Somerset, KY

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department within a 295-bed acute care facility serving an 11-county region. Join a large, well-established healthcare team of more than 1,200 professionals serving a broad regional community in south central Kentucky.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Somerset, Kentucky, 42503!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Travel)

Location

Somerset, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (12:00 PM – 12:00 AM) | Projected Start: September 21, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department within a 295-bed acute care facility serving an 11-county region
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for emergency patients across a broad range of acuity levels
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians representing 38 medical specialties
• Support cardiac care and advanced neurosurgery/spine center service lines as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Ensure all required certifications are current and on file prior to start date

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Kentucky or a compact state
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• All required certifications must be obtained prior to start — client reserves the right to require additional certifications beyond those listed
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a high-volume or Level II/III emergency department setting
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and neurological patient care
• Strong adaptability and ability to integrate quickly into a new clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art acute care facility with advanced cardiac and neurosurgery programs, including Spine Center accreditation
• Join a large, well-established healthcare team of more than 1,200 professionals serving a broad regional community in south central Kentucky