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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nEmergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care to diverse patient populations, including infants, geriatrics, and unhoused individuals. The RN will deliver acute care for various critical conditions and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment requiring adaptability and leadership skills.
nJob Details
nnPosition: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
nLocation: Louisville, Kentucky
nStart Date: 08/24/2026
nShift Schedule: Nights, , with a 12-hour shift cycle and a minimum of 36 hours per week
nRequired Qualifications: Certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications; minimum 2 years of emergency room experience in trauma-level environments; must possess and maintain valid licensure for practicing nursing in the state of Kentucky.
nPatient Population: All ages including infants, geriatrics, and unhoused patients; common diagnoses include heart failure, GI bleeds, trauma from motor vehicle accidents and gunshot wounds, sepsis, respiratory issues, and post-transplant complications.
nPatient Ratios: RN: 1:4-5
nSkills Required: IV placement, Foley and NG tube insertion, neurological assessment with NIHSS, triage, code response, initiation and titration of pressors, cardiac drips, sedation, insulin therapy, hyper/hypothermia management, bedside procedural assistance, moderate sedation (versed, fentanyl, ketamine).
nSupport Available: 24/7 charge nurse and management, ER physicians and midlevel providers, U/S competent staff RN, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and in-department CT/X-ray.
nTechnology/Equipment: Cerner electronic medical record system, IV pumps, Phillips monitors, U/S equipment, VAD available.
nOrientation: 2 days of unit-specific orientation in the Emergency Department.
nFloating: No floating required.
nOther Notes: Scrub color is royal blue; free parking with garage access.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Posted Date: Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
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.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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