Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
18 days ago
Lexington
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ED - Emergency Department, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/18/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) in Lexington, KY (40536). This locum tenens travel nursing job places you in a leading emergency department, offering the chance to provide expert clinical care to a diverse patient population. Lexington, Kentucky is renowned for its horse country, vibrant arts, and welcoming healthcare community—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding ER RN jobs in Kentucky.\n \n\nEmergency Room RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Lexington, KY 40536 (Kentucky travel nursing jobs)\n, • Setting: Emergency Room (ER) – Level 1 Trauma Center\n, • Assignment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Contract\n, • Start Date: November 18, 2025\n, • End Date: February 24, 2026\n, • Duration: 14 weeks\n, • Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960\n, • Patient Population: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics\n, • Unit Details: 100 beds, 84 rooms, average daily census of 90, approximately 250 ER visits per day\n\n\nER Registered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent emergency room RN experience required\n, • Active Kentucky or compact state Registered Nurse license (valid at time of submission)\n, • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), TNCC, NIHSS\n, • Clinical skills in continuous IV sedation, ventilator management, triage, and dysrhythmia management\n, • Level 1 trauma nursing experience preferred (required for first-time travel nurses)\n, • At least one reference from a charge nurse or clinical supervisor required\n, • COVID-19 and Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)\n, • Willingness to float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed\n, • Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this travel RN position\n\n\nKey Responsibilities for ER Travel Nurses\n\n, • Deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced emergency room setting\n, • Perform triage, assessment, and treatment for a broad spectrum of emergency conditions\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy\n, • Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced interventions such as ventilator support and IV sedation\n, • Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias; respond to rapid response and code situations\n, • Accurately document patient care using the hospital’s electronic charting system\n, • Participate in required orientation, competency, and onboarding modules for travel nurses\n We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID #414968. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus