ER Travel Nurse Job in Elizabethtown, KY | Days (3x12)
Baptist Health - Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
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Travel RN
ER Nurse in Elizabethtown, KY
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$2,048
Specialty
ER
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ER travel nurse job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Hardin. This role pays $2,048 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Baptist Health - Hardin
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Location: Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess patients across the full range of acuity, re-prioritizing care as conditions evolve
- Deliver rapid interventions for emergent presentations such as cardiac emergencies, stroke, trauma, and sepsis
- Administer emergency medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as ordered
- Respond to codes and trauma activations as part of the resuscitation team when assigned
Travel ER Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ER experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.
Elizabethtown, KY
Baptist Health Hardin is an acute care hospital in Elizabethtown with medical, surgical, maternity and cancer services across its hospital campus.
- Its Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center provides emergency evaluation and treatment for suspected stroke. Read More
- Critical care includes a cardiac intensive care unit and a surgical intensive care unit that treats postoperative patients and patients with medical critical-care needs.
- A progressive care unit serves adult and geriatric patients stepping down from intensive care, including patients recovering from cardiac illness or stroke.
- Operative services include hip and knee replacement. The campus medical pavilion adds a hybrid operating room and cardiac catheterization labs to the hospital's procedural facilities.
- Maternity services are supported by the Kosair for Kids Level II NICU for newborns needing specialized care.
- The Hardin Cancer Center in the campus medical pavilion treats solid tumors, blood cancers and benign blood disorders, using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiation.
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FAQs – ER Travel Nurse Jobs Near Elizabethtown, KY
What certifications are required for this ER travel job?
Most travel ER jobs require BLS and ACLS. TNCC may be required for trauma care. Pediatric requirements can include PALS, ENPC, or both, depending on whether the facility accepts ENPC in place of PALS. Confirm the required combination before booking a course or renewing credentials.
What recent experience do facilities look for in travel ER nurses?
Facilities typically look for recent emergency department experience caring for a wide range of acuity levels, from lower-acuity patients to unstable patients who may need rapid intervention. Trauma exposure, critical care skills, pediatric experience, and triage experience can all matter depending on the department. The strongest match is usually a recent ER background that reflects the patient volume, acuity, and responsibilities of the assignment.
What types of patients do travel ER nurses typically care for?
Travel ER nurses may care for patients with medical emergencies, injuries, behavioral health needs, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and patients awaiting admission to another unit. Some departments also manage ventilated patients or titratable drips while patients wait for an ICU bed. Patient mix and acuity vary by hospital, so travelers should compare the department’s typical population with their recent experience.
What kind of nursing environment can travelers expect at Baptist Health Hardin?
Baptist Health Hardin is a regional acute-care hospital with medical, surgical, cardiac, cancer, maternity, and stroke services. Travelers may work with a broad central Kentucky patient population across both general and specialty units.
How is higher-acuity care organized at Baptist Health Hardin?
The hospital has cardiac and surgical ICUs plus a progressive-care unit for patients stepping down from intensive care. ICU and PCU travelers may care for postoperative, cardiac, and stroke patients as they move through different acuity levels.
What specialty programs stand out at Baptist Health Hardin?
The campus includes a hybrid operating room, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic surgery, cancer treatment, maternity services, and a Level II NICU. Travelers may find assignments spanning procedural, surgical, oncology, and maternal-newborn care.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Kentucky
Compact license accepted. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Kentucky Licensing Center →
Explore Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, welcomes travel nurses and allied health professionals with open arms! Known for its warm hospitality and charm, this city offers a unique blend of southern culture and adventure. Explore the food scene, from finger-licking BBQ to comforting Southern classics. Discover famous attractions like the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park or enjoy leisure activities such as hiking in the Green River Lake State Park. With a mild climate, nearby major cities like Louisville and Lexington, Elizabethtown truly offers an exciting and inviting career destination. Join Advantis Medical here for a fantastic start to your journey!
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ER · Elizabethtown, KY · $2,048 /wk