Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,850 per week

Job Summary

The role involves providing high-quality emergency care across all age groups, from infants to geriatrics. This position requires candidates to bring their license on the first day and demonstrate proficiency in critical care skills, including IV starts, neuro assessments, and bedside procedural support. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of Emergency Room experience, regardless of trauma level.

Job Details

• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• Schedule: Days: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Mids: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Nights: 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience, any trauma level

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in IV starts, Foley and NG tube insertions, neuro assessments (NIHSS)
• Experience in triage, codes, initiating/titrating pressors, cardiac drips, sedation, and insulin management
• Critical patient care, hyper/hypothermia management, bedside procedural support, moderate sedation (versed, fentanyl, ketamine)
• Ability to lead by example, team player, adaptable, and comfortable with ER subject matter expertise

Patient Population

All ages, including unhoused and low socioeconomic status patients, with diagnoses such as heart failure, GI bleeds, trauma, critical illnesses, and post-transplant complications.

Patient Ratios

Approximately 4-5 patients per RN.

Support and Resources

• Charge nurse available 24/7
• Occasionally assigned to patient care
• Management available 24/7
• ER physicians and midlevel providers present 24/7
• Phlebotomy and bedside procedural support available, with rare use of VAST team U/S competent staff
• RN, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist available 24/7
• Department equipped with U/S, VAD, CT, and X-ray
• No floating requirements specified

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus