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Original Job Details

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This ER travel nurse job in Lexington, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Lexington. This role follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

As the ER registered nurse on this assignment, you'll rapidly triage incoming patients, reprioritize as acuity shifts, deliver time-sensitive medications and interventions as ordered, and drive stabilization, testing, and disposition with the emergency team.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: ER
  • Facility: Baptist Health - Lexington
  • Location: Lexington, KY 40503
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • Job Number: 880662

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.

FAQs – ER Travel Nurse Jobs Near Lexington, 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 makes Baptist Health Lexington a strong specialty assignment for travel nurses?
Baptist Health Lexington is a Magnet tertiary-care hospital with heart, stroke, cancer, orthopedic, critical-care, and maternity services. Travelers may work with complex referral patients in a hospital that also supports research and education.
What should stroke and neuro travelers know about Baptist Health Lexington?
Stroke care includes IV thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, supported by neurology, neurointerventional, and neurosurgical services. ED, neuro, ICU, and step-down travelers may follow patients from rapid treatment through monitored recovery.
How advanced are maternity services at Baptist Health Lexington?
Maternity care includes antepartum, labor and delivery, mother-baby, and a Level III NICU. L&D and neonatal travelers may care for both routine births and medically fragile newborns within a large tertiary hospital.

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Explore Lexington, KY

Welcome to Lexington, Kentucky, where the heart of the Bluegrass State beats with charm and a warm southern welcome. with a unique blend of Southern hospitality and urban sophistication, Lexington offers an alluring appeal for travel nurses and allied health professionals. Immerse yourself in the city's rich equestrian heritage, explore its thriving arts scene, and tantalize your taste buds with the renowned Bourbon Trail and farm-to-table cuisine. Indulge in leisure activities like hiking the scenic Red River Gorge or cheering for the Wildcats at the esteemed University of Kentucky. With its mild climate, nearby gems like Louisville and Cincinnati are just a short trip away. Enrich your career and lifestyle by joining Advantis Medical for an unforgettable Lexington experience.

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