Emergency Department RN
Lexington, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for an Emergency Department position in Lexington, KY, requiring BLS, ACLS, PALS, and multiple specialty certifications for a 13-week day shift contract.

Details

• Emergency Department setting providing 24/7 emergency care for patients of all ages
• Specialty rooms available, including an Extended Care Unit for observation patients
• 24-hour EMS/ALS support on site
• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• Minimum education: ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
• DOB (MM/DD) and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, patient and family education, and care coordination across the interdisciplinary team
• Nursing practice is evidence-based and guided by hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, and documentation audits
• Delegates and monitors patient care tasks among team members appropriately
• Facilitates timely patient discharge including coordination with Case Management
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply