Travel (RN) Registered Nurse - Emergency Room | Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, KY
Sunbelt Nursing - RN-ER Travel 10 days ago Apply

Experience the vibrant energy of Louisville, KY as a travel nurse, where history, culture, and renowned southern hospitality merge to offer exciting adventures outside of work. When you're not exploring the city's iconic sites, you'll gain invaluable professional exposure in a fast-paced, 31-bed emergency department handling a broad spectrum of patient care—infants to geriatrics, from trauma stabilization to complex medical emergencies.

Working in this high-acuity environment allows you to cultivate expertise through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and support from accessible leadership. Each shift introduces diverse patient needs and gives you the chance to strengthen critical thinking, trauma assessment, and leadership skills. This assignment is a unique addition to your resume, demonstrating your adaptability and command of advanced ER practices.

Qualifications & Required Experience

  • Active RN license
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Emergency Department (any trauma level)
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Proficiency with IV starts, foley and NG tube insertion, neuro assessments, triage, cardiac/critical drips, sedation protocols, and bedside procedures
  • Familiarity with Cerner EMR preferred
  • Ability to adapt, communicate, and lead within a collaborative team
  • This opportunity is not available to first-time travelers
  • Primary Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality emergency care to a varied patient population
  • Triage, initiate critical interventions, and respond to emergencies
  • Participate in collaborative care with ER physicians, hospitalists, and specialists
  • Support and mentor peers as an ER subject matter expert
  • Flexibility to work days (7a-7p), mids (11a-11p), or nights (7p-7a) with weekend rotations and assigned holidays
  • Perks & Benefits

  • Tax-advantaged stipends and travel assistance to maximize your income
  • Premium compensation for travel roles
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401(k) retirement plan for your security and future
  • Job stability with ongoing support from management and charge teams
  • Free garage parking and provided scrubs (royal blue)
  • Advance your practice while experiencing all Louisville has to offer—apply now and open the door to both adventure and career growth!

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