Emergency Department RN
Paducah, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a night shift travel contract at a hospital-based Emergency Department in Paducah, KY, requiring ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• 28-bed Emergency Department providing urgent and emergent care for patients arriving via EMS, walk-in, or hospital transfer
• Includes a specialized isolation room with negative and positive pressure capability for critical and infectious cases
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Candidate must provide date of birth (MM/DD) and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Nursing practice is evidence-based and guided by hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines
• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, treatment implementation, patient and family education, and discharge coordination
• Collaborates with an inter-professional care team to coordinate individualized patient care
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, and documentation auditing
• Applies age-specific and culturally sensitive care considerations across the patient population