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Lexington, KY

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The facility's Emergency Department is seeking an experienced RN to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You'll work alongside physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to manage patients across a broad spectrum of emergent and urgent conditions—from through discharge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform rapid and comprehensive assessments to prioritize patient care
  • Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, treatments, and emergency interventions
  • Respond to trauma activations, codes, and rapid patient deterioration
  • Manage patient flow through admission, treatment, monitoring, and discharge phases
  • Collaborate with the care team on individualized treatment planning and patient education
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
  • Uphold infection control, safety, and de-escalation protocols in a high-volume setting
  • Contribute to unit quality improvement and departmental initiatives

Requirements

  • Active, unrestricted RN license (or compact license as applicable)
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required
  • Minimum 1+ years of Emergency Department experience
  • Strong knowledge of protocols and ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity settings

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSN degree
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Schedule

  • 3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Weekends and holidays as needed
  • 13-week contract
  • Start date: October 16, 2026