Emergency Room RN
Prestonburg, KY
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience, a rotating 36/48 schedule, and an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• General Emergency Department serving a combined adult and pediatric population
• Night shift schedule on a rotating 36/48 basis: one week 3x12 (7p–7:30a), the following week 4x12 (7p–7:30a), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Candidate must have 3–6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration — no exceptions
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, TNCC, PALS, and CPI or AVADE
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, triage, procedural sedation, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patient care, intubation, IV therapy, and phlebotomy
• Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, psychiatric holds, and behavioral health conditions preferred
• Driver's license required — address must match permanent address
• Two professional references required: one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor; both completed within the last year
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO will be considered; RTO must be declared upfront and no changes will be accepted after submission
• Must be willing to work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• After working one cumulative year within the system, travelers must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis; paired travelers will not be placed on the same shift or unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply