Travel

ER

Georgetown, KY

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The facility's Emergency Department seeks an experienced RN to join the team on the night shift. You'll care for patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations — from urgent care to high-acuity trauma, cardiac, and stroke cases — in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Schedule

3 twelve-hour shifts per week, 7 PM – 7 AM. Weekends and holidays as needed. 13-week contract.

Requirements

  • Active, unrestricted RN license (state or compact)
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS and PALS certifications required
  • 1+ years of Emergency Department experience
  • BSN preferred; ADN accepted
  • TNCC and CEN certifications preferred

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform rapid and comprehensive assessments to determine patient acuity
  • Provide direct nursing care to patients with emergent and urgent conditions
  • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per orders and protocols
  • Respond to codes, trauma activations, and rapid patient deterioration
  • Manage respiratory equipment (BiPAP/CPAP, ventilation support)
  • Perform IV access, phlebotomy, and procedural sedation as needed
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on care planning
  • Provide discharge teaching and coordinate follow-up care
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation
  • Support safe patient flow and throughput in a high-acuity setting

Ideal Candidate

You're confident with all age groups and varying acuity levels. You excel in , manage cardiac and stroke patients, handle pediatric emergencies, and are comfortable with procedural support. Most importantly, you're a team player — adaptable, responsive, and willing to jump in wherever needed.