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Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3 days per week (weekend and holiday rotation)

Contract Duration: 12 weeks

About the Role

The facility's Emergency Department is seeking an experienced RN to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You will and assess patients presenting with emergent and urgent conditions, implement rapid interventions, and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid and comprehensive assessments to prioritize patient care
• Deliver direct nursing care to patients across a wide range of emergency conditions
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per protocols
• Respond to trauma activations, codes, and acute deterioration
• Monitor patients awaiting admission, transfer, or discharge
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists on individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the EMR
• Maintain patient flow and throughput in a high-volume setting
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and de-escalation protocols

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (compact license accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience
• Experience with protocols and high-acuity environments
• ADN or BSN

Preferred

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