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Emergency Room Per Diem Nursing Jobs Kentucky for RNs

Top ER Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ER travel nurse jobs in Kentucky. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Kentucky ER nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ER travel jobs in Kentucky.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Emergency Room travel nurse job in Kentucky.

Kentucky is a popular place to work for ER travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Kentucky with Per Diem Emergency Room Jobs

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Highest Paying Emergency Room RN Jobs in Gainesville, GA

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Emergency Room positions available in Gainesville.
per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
  • 12 D,
  • May 18, 2025
$49 to $53
Hourly Pay*
ER RN's treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN's treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER's and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
  • 12 N,
  • May 18, 2025
$49 to $53
Hourly Pay*
ER RN's treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN's treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER's and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Emergency Room RN Jobs in Detroit, MI

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Emergency Room positions available in Detroit.
per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48235
  • 12 N,
  • May 18, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
ER RN's treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN's treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER's and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48201
  • 12 N,
  • May 18, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
ER RN's treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN's treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER's and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48201
  • 12 N,
  • May 18, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
ER RN's treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN's treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER's and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48201
  • 12 D,
  • May 18, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
ER RN's treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN's treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER's and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Emergency Room RN Jobs in Decatur, GA

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Emergency Room positions available in Decatur.
per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Decatur, Georgia – 30033
  • 12 E,
  • May 18, 2025
$34 to $37
Hourly Pay*
ER RN’s treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN’s treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER’s and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
***Float as needed within skillset Years of Experience: 2 BLS, ACLS, NIHSS. PALS
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Highest Paying Emergency Room RN Jobs in Commerce Township, MI

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Emergency Room positions available in Commerce Township.
per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Commerce Township, Michigan – 48382
  • 12 N,
  • May 18, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
ER RN’s treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN’s treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER’s and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Statistics on ER Jobs in Kentucky

Review helpful statistics about ER traveling nurse jobs in Kentucky. The data is based on the last three complete months of ER job postings in the state of Kentucky. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Emergency Room job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Kentucky for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Per Diem Emergency Room Jobs in Kentucky

How much does an Emergency Room travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

An ER nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $40 per hour.

How much does a night shift ER travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Emergency Room nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $40 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift ER travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Emergency Room nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $40 per hour based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

What types of shifts are most common for ER travel nursing jobs in Kentucky?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Kentucky cities.

Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that offer Per Diem Emergency Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered per diem jobs for Emergency Room professionals.
UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, RN Case Manager, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Utilization Review
Address
530 S Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
2 wks, 11 wks, 13 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, First Assist Surgical Technology, First Assist Surgical Technology, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
100 Medical Center Dr
Hazard, KY 41701
Greenview Regional Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Telemetry RN
Address
1801 Ashley Circle
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Shifts
12 N
Job Durations
11 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, and Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Address
1099 Medical Center Cir
Mayfield, KY 42066
Paintsville ARH Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Telemetry RN
Address
625 James Trimble Blvd
Paintsville, KY 41240
Morgan County Arh Hospital
Shifts
12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Telemetry RN
Address
PO BOX 579
West Liberty, KY 41472
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Departments
Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner, Neonatology, and Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Address
1201 PLEASANT VALLEY RD.
Owensboro, KY 42303

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* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.