Emergency Room RN
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room RN (Travel)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a 23-bed Emergency Room within a large hospital setting.
• Schedule: 36 hours on / 48 hours off over a two-week pay period.
• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility.
• Reliable transportation required due to limited ride-share options.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of current Emergency Room RN experience.
• Large hospital experience required.
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• RN License: Kentucky or compact nursing license valid for Kentucky.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card only

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer (or started series with required follow-up).
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination.
• Annual Influenza vaccine (October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer (or started series with required follow-up).
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (Td not accepted; declinations accepted).
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP stating clear to work without restrictions.
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start; if positive, chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (specific panel excluding marijuana/THC).

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background check within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • 7-year county criminal history
  • Nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, SAM, OIG, EPLS, OFAC checks
  • Education and employment verification
  • Driving record
• Submission packet including cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF.
• ARH Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Skills checklist, competency exams, EKG/Telemetry exam, and core competencies completed and renewed annually.
• Two professional references required (one charge or higher, one supervisor).
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer.

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly unless otherwise noted.
• Start date on job posting is the required start date.
• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time.

This position is ideal for Emergency Room RNs with solid hospital experience looking for a travel assignment in Kentucky.