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Louisville, KY
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Position Overview
The facility's Emergency Department is seeking an experienced RN to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You'll work the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) for a 13-week contract, managing a diverse patient population and responding to emergent and urgent conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rapid and assessment of incoming patients to determine acuity and prioritize care
- Provide comprehensive nursing care across a wide range of emergency presentations
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per physician orders and protocols
- Respond to trauma activations, codes, and rapid patient deterioration with appropriate emergency interventions
- Monitor patients awaiting admission, transfer, or discharge
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions, follow-up care, and treatment
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
- Maintain patient flow and throughput in a high-volume setting
- Uphold infection control, safety, and de-escalation protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in Kentucky (or compact license)
- Minimum 1 year of emergency department experience
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
- NIHSS certification required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN degree
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification
Contract Details
- Start Date: November 22, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM