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Georgetown, KY
Emergency Department Nurse
About the Role
The facility's Emergency Department is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced, high-acuity team. You'll provide direct patient care across a broad spectrum of emergent and urgent conditions, working alongside physicians and specialists to deliver timely, evidence-based nursing care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rapid and comprehensive assessments to prioritize patient care
- Manage patients across all age groups and acuity levels, including trauma activations, cardiac events, stroke patients, and pediatric emergencies
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per protocols
- Respond to codes and rapid deterioration with appropriate emergency interventions
- Handle respiratory equipment including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilation support
- Perform IV access, phlebotomy, and procedural sedation as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on plan of care
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient flow in a high-volume environment
- Promote infection control, safety, and de-escalation protocols
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required
- 1+ years of Emergency Department experience
- Experience with protocols and high-acuity environments
- ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
- Strong team player who is adaptable and willing to help wherever needed
Schedule
Second shift, 3x12-hour shifts (10 AM – 10 PM)
Weekends and holidays as needed
Contract: 13 weeks
