RN: ER

Job Description:

Join a 14-week travel contract as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Lexington, Kentucky. You will care for a varied mix of emergency, observation, and medical-surgical patients on overnight shifts, with assignments guided by census, acuity, staffing, and operational needs. This role offers the opportunity to support patients across a broad range of conditions without requiring Level I trauma experience. Candidates should have at least two years of emergency department experience. NIH, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS credentials, along with a Kentucky or compact nursing license, are required. Previous travel experience is preferred but not required.

Weather:

Lexington typically offers cool, crisp conditions around this time of year, with a mix of cloudy and sunny days, occasional rain, and the possibility of chilly mornings. Comfortable layers and a light waterproof jacket are useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do:

• Downtown Lexington: Explore local shops, restaurants, galleries, and walkable historic streets.
• Lexington Parks and Greenways: Enjoy walking trails, open spaces, and relaxed outdoor time.
• Day trip to nearby horse-country communities: Take in scenic rural roads, farms, and local eateries.
• Day trip to regional historic districts: Visit preserved architecture, museums, and small-town cultural attractions.
• Local food and coffee tour: Sample Lexington’s restaurants, cafés, and regional specialties.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Lexington, Kentucky Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Duration: 36 hours per week for 14 weeks