RN: ER

Job Description:

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, as a travel Registered Nurse caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients across a wide range of acuity levels. You will perform assessments and triage, prioritize competing needs, initiate IVs, administer medications, monitor cardiac patients, and respond to medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory, behavioral health, and trauma emergencies. The assignment includes variable 12-hour shifts, either 3:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., with no floating requirement. Nurses should be prepared to work independently after orientation and adapt to changing patient volume and acuity. One 12-hour call shift is required every other week, along with rotating weekends and one fall or winter holiday.

Weather:

Hopkinsville typically offers crisp, changing conditions during this time of year, with cool temperatures, occasional rain, and comfortable opportunities to enjoy the outdoors between shifts. Layered clothing and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local Outdoors: Explore nearby parks, walking trails, and open green spaces.
• Downtown Leisure: Spend an afternoon browsing local shops, cafés, and restaurants.
• Day Trip: Visit Nashville for live music, dining, museums, and entertainment.
• Day Trip: Plan a getaway to Bowling Green for attractions, shopping, and local dining.
• Weekend Recreation: Enjoy seasonal festivals, community events, or a relaxed day exploring the surrounding region.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Shift: 12-hour mids; variable 3:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks