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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
