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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Details

• Work in a 38-bed Emergency Department providing urgent and emergent care for patients arriving via EMS, walk-in, or hospital transfer
• Unit includes a specialized isolation room with negative/positive pressure capability for critical and infectious cases
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts per week from 7:00am to 7:00pm
• 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or Compact)
• BLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior 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
• Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policy
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice, considering patient culture and age
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and case management coordination
• Delegate and oversee care tasks performed by other team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and pressure ulcer monitoring
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility to qualify for travel rate; local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply