Emergency Department RN
Elizabethtown, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for the Emergency Department, requiring KY or compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Work in a hospital-based Emergency Department and Urgent Care setting
• ED ratios range from 4:1 to 3:1, alternating post-discharge
• UC ratios are 5:1 with flex coverage for critical patients
• Treats general ED population including STEMIs and strokes, with critical patients transferred out
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Evening shift schedule of 7a-7p or 3p-3a, 36 hours per week, 3 shifts per week
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• New approximately 24,000 sq ft freestanding facility opening fall 2026 with on-site primary care

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
• Coordinate patient care including admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Provide patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning
• Delegate tasks and oversee team members in patient care implementation
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient satisfaction, falls, and documentation audits
• Promote a positive, healing environment through nursing excellence and evidence-based practice