GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Pikeville, Kentucky
Advance your nursing career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) with a travel assignment in Pikeville, Kentucky (41501). Join our healthcare team and provide high-quality emergency care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced clinical environment. Pikeville, located in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, offers a welcoming community and vibrant local culture—perfect for ER nurses seeking professional growth and adventure in Kentucky healthcare jobs.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Pikeville, Kentucky (41501) – Kentucky nursing jobs
- Assignment Type: Travel Emergency Room Nurse
- Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
- Start Date: January 5, 2026
- End Date: March 7, 2026
- Duration: 13-week travel nurse contract
- Shift: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM (12-hour nights)
- Hours per Week: 48 (guaranteed)
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1650 - $1770 per week
ER Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Kentucky or compact state
- Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room RN experience (5 years preferred)
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, EKG
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to excel in high-pressure, fast-paced healthcare settings
ER Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in emergent and non-emergent situations
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and ongoing patient re-assessments
- Manage airway, pain, cardiac, and invasive monitoring for emergency patients
- Administer IV drips, medication titration, sedation, and specialized medications
- Assist with emergency procedures (temporary pacemakers, cardioversion, defibrillation, chest tubes, wound repair)
- Operate specialized emergency room equipment and technology
- Lead and respond to Code Blue and critical care situations
- Interpret ECG/EKG strips and provide infusion therapy
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate nursing documentation and ensure patient confidentiality
- Supervise, mentor, and precept new healthcare staff and nurses
- Participate in performance improvement and ongoing professional development activities
- Ensure proper functioning and stocking of emergency room equipment and supplies
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and hospital personnel guidelines
Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Pikeville, Kentucky. Take the next step in your travel nursing career and make a difference in Kentucky emergency room healthcare jobs!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #437666. 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 GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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