ER Travel Nurse Job in Paducah, KY | Days (3x12)
Baptist Health - Paducah
Paducah, KY
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Travel RN
ER Nurse in Paducah, KY
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$2,176
Specialty
ER
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ER travel nurse job in Paducah, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Paducah. This role pays $2,176 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Baptist Health - Paducah
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Location: Paducah, KY 42003 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.
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FAQs – ER Travel Nurse Jobs Near Paducah, 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.
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
Resources for this ER job in Paducah
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ER salary data for travel nurses.
- View Kentucky salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY sits where the Tennessee River meets the Ohio, a UNESCO Creative City whose quilting fame draws visitors from around the world to the National Quilt Museum downtown. The hospital market here steadies far western Kentucky, with emergency and intensive care assignments posting from a wide regional draw. Housing stays inexpensive across the city, with the Lower Town arts district offering character rentals tucked among the galleries. The flood-wall murals trace two centuries of river history along the waterfront blocks. Quilt Week each spring transforms the entire city, the signature season worth knowing about before signing a lease. Land Between the Lakes' enormous outdoor country opens about thirty minutes southeast, where the water and trail weekends never really run out.
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 · Paducah, KY · $2,176 /wk