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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an Emergency Department position requiring KY or compact RN licensure and ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Emergency Department and Urgent Care unit serving a general ED population including STEMIs and strokes, with critical patients transferred out as needed
• ED patient ratios of 4:1 to 3:1 (alternating post-discharge) and UC ratios of 5:1 with flex coverage for critical patients
• New approximately 24,000 sq ft freestanding facility opening fall 2026 with on-site primary care
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 3x12 night shift schedule, 7p-7a
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• 36 hours per week, 0.9 FTE

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license required
• Current 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 the care team
• Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care through assessments, treatments, and nursing rounds
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including patient and family education
• Coordinate individualized treatment planning and care coordination with the interprofessional team
• Delegate and oversee care activities performed by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient satisfaction, falls, and pressure ulcer prevention
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility; candidates within this radius may be considered at a lower pay rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply