Travel Emergency Dept RN - $1,630 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is a 13‑week travel assignment starting 11/09/2026, requiring 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts.

Job ID #1518247. Posted job title: Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team to evaluate, triage and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions.
• Perform minor medical operations, advise patients and families on illnesses or injuries, and plan long‑term care needs.
• Document medical history, check for allergies, obtain vital signs, and monitor patients’ emotional and physical well‑being.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

Requirements

• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIH certifications.
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Capable of lifting 20 pounds routinely; up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients.
• Good stress‑coping skills and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Shift: 12 hours, nights; 36 hours per week; start date 11/09/2026; duration 13 weeks.