Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 4,600,000 - 4,992,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position in Kentucky, requiring a KY or Compact license. Evening shifts with weekend and holiday rotation are included; 3x12s from 11a to 11p, 36 hours per week at 0.9 FTE.

The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, admission/transfer/discharge coordination, and patient education, with collaboration among the care team to support timely discharge and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or Compact) required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred.
• No prior experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy.
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and care coordination.
• Provide patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy of delegated care provided by other team members.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits.
• Collaborate with case management and the interprofessional care team to support timely discharge planning.

Skills

RN Skills

Education

ADN or ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Assignment Overview

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Evenings, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a KY or compact RN license and offering evening shifts with weekend and holiday rotation.

Details

• Emergency Department setting with 64 patient care areas seeing 250+ patients daily
• RN to patient ratio of 4:1 with ED Techs on staff for support
• 3x12 evening shift schedule from 11a-11p
• 36 hours per week at 0.9 FTE
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or Compact) required
• Current BLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and care coordination
• Provide patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy of delegated care provided by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Collaborate with case management and the interprofessional care team to support timely discharge planning

Pay

$2,110/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,430

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$109,720

Weekly Wages

$864/wk

Regular Hours

$24.00 x 36 hours/wk = $864

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,110/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,944 - $2,110. The $2,110 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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Job ID: P-749279