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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, 41653, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine, Travel Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Prestonsburg

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with KY or compact licensure and strong trauma, cardiac, and psychiatric emergency skills for a night shift assignment.

Requirements
  • Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
  • Minimum 2 years of current ER experience required, including 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience
  • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, PALS, and CPI (AVADE preferred)
  • Flu vaccine required; declinations not accepted, though medical and religious exemptions may be approved case-by-case
  • Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, psychiatric holds, and violent behavior
  • Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patients, and intubation
  • Pediatric emergency experience including asthma, respiratory infections, and behavioral health conditions
  • Skilled in orthopedic trauma care including splinting
  • Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and procedural sedation administration/monitoring
  • Triage and isolation precautions/PPE experience required
  • Two professional references required: one Charge or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
Responsibilities
  • General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric patients
  • Patient ratio of 1:4
  • Night shift schedule rotating 3x12 and 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), totaling 84 hours per two-week period
  • Float required within scope of practice
  • Every other weekend required
  • Cardiac monitoring with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
  • Provide emergency care across a wide range of acute adult and pediatric presentations
  • Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
  • Up to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront with no changes accepted
  • Must work either a major or minor shift on every holiday
  • Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after one year before being eligible to return to the system
  • Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
  • Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-766140

Open Positions: 1

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