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Locum Tenens Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Jobs in Kentucky

Explore Locums Emergency Room Opportunities in Kentucky with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice professional seeking locums job opportunities in Kentucky? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room Jobs in Kentucky Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. In the last year, average pay rate based on Nurse Practitioner jobs in was $216k per year.

Stay Informed About Kentucky Salary Trends for Locums Emergency Room Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locum tenens Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky, the average annual salary remains steady at $216k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in Kentucky for a temporary Emergency Room position in the past year reached $244k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner field.

Diverse Kentucky Facilities Hiring Emergency Room Professionals

Temporary Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky for Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practices span across various healthcare facilities, including Ambulatory Surgery Center (4 jobs) and Short Term Acute Care Hospital (2 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Emergency Room Job in Kentucky

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around Kentucky, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: Kentucky locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive locum tenens Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Statistics on Emergency Room Locums Jobs in Kentucky

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Emergency Room locum tenens job in Kentucky. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in Kentucky so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Emergency Room Jobs in Kentucky

What is the salary range for locum tenens Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky?

The pay rates for the available locums Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky range from $188k to $244k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Emergency Room locums positions in Kentucky?

As of Oct 21, 2026, the average annual salary based on 9 locum tenens Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky is $216k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in Kentucky for travel Emergency Room positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky was $216k per year. The highest-paying locums position in Kentucky in the past year reached $244k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky?

Our travel Emergency Room Advanced Practice opportunities in Kentucky span across diverse healthcare settings, including Ambulatory Surgery Center (4 jobs) and Short Term Acute Care Hospital (2 jobs).

How can I find out when new locums Emergency Room jobs open in Kentucky?

New locums Emergency Room positions in Kentucky are added as healthcare facilities post them, so openings can change quickly. Download the AMN Passport app or create an AMN Healthcare profile to set job alerts, save searches, and get notified when roles that match your experience become available. An AMN recruiter can also let you know about upcoming opportunities.

Places in or Nearby Kentucky Where Locums Emergency Room Jobs Are Located

In Kentucky, facilities like Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, UofL Health – Medical Center South and Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center all have departments that hire for locum tenens Emergency Room jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Owensboro (zip code 42303), .

Other nearby states to Kentucky that offer Emergency Room jobs for Advanced Practices are Ohio (173.7 miles, Zip Codes 45701, 44405, 44110), Tennessee (185.5 miles, Zip Codes 37351, 37219, 38019) and Virginia (407.7 miles, Zip Codes 24060, 23701, 23518). These are near to zip codes: 45701 (173.7 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky That Offer Locums Emergency Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered travel jobs for Emergency Room professionals.
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Magnet 2022
TJC
For-Profit
Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 299 King’s Daughters Drive in Frankfort, KY, established in 1974 with 173 beds and operated as a for-profit facility. Accredited by TJC and magnet-designated since 2022, its clinical footprint includes medical/surgical and intensive care (ICU/PCU), an emergency department, NICU and neonatal nursery, labor and delivery/obstetrics, inpatient and outpatient surgery/OR/PACU, CARF-designated inpatient rehabilitation and multiple diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. The facility employs a workforce equivalent to approximately 240 full-time positions and staffs nursing, allied health, physician and advanced practice clinicians; it also supports Allopathic, Osteopathic, Dental, Podiatric and other residency program types.
299 King’s Daughters Drive, FRANKFORT, KY 40601
173 certified beds Established 1974
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Chemotherapy
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
ICU, NICU, ER, Diagnostic, Psych, EEG, Adult, PCU, Radiology, MS, Labor & Delivery, Computed Tomography, OR, Mammography, PACU, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Organ Transplant (Non-Medicare Certified), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, and Psychiatric Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 8 N, 9 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Greenview Regional Hospital
Greenview Regional Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 1801 Ashley Circle in Bowling Green, KY, with inpatient and procedural departments that include MS, PACU, ICU, OR, ER, Telemetry, Cath Lab and PCU. A short-term acute care hospital staffed with nursing personnel typically focuses on acute inpatient care, perioperative and procedural support, emergency stabilization and monitored/critical care.
1801 Ashley Circle, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104
Departments
OR, ER, Telemetry, PACU, MS, Cath Lab, PCU, and ICU
Shifts: 8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 6 wks, 13 wks, and 16 wks
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
DNV
Non-Profit
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital in Hazard, KY at 100 Medical Center Dr, established in 1966 and owned as a non-profit, accredited by DNV with 308 beds. Clinical capabilities include eight operating rooms, two cardiac catheterization labs, three endoscopy rooms, a designated trauma center, NICU and neonatal nursery, CVICU/CCU, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (CARF inpatient rehab), orthopedic, neurosurgical and cardiothoracic services including open heart surgery, and a broad mix of diagnostic and therapeutic services such as CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine, clinical laboratory and therapeutic radiology. The facility fields multidisciplinary professions including nursing, physicians, allied health, advanced practice and support services, participates in allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency programs, and maintains a workforce equivalent to approximately 1,017 full-time positions.
100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
308 certified beds 8 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Chemotherapy
Departments
OR, ICU, PACU, Psych, Labor & Delivery, Sterile Processor, Teleradiology, CVICU, PCU, Diagnostic Radiology, Endoscopy, MS, CVOR, ER, Inpatient Rehab, Rehab, Telemetry, First Assist, Cath Lab, Nurse Manager, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Designated Trauma Center, Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Organ Transplant (Non-Medicare Certified), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 2 wks, 11 wks, 13 wks, and 26 wks
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 5000 Kentucky Rte. 321 in Prestonsburg, KY. Clinical departments include a cath lab, emergency department, echo, diagnostic services, acute care, laborist coverage and a CDS physician advisor role. The medical staff comprises physicians, advanced practice clinicians and allied health professionals.
5000 KENTUCKY RTE. 321, PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653
Departments
Echo, Acute, CDS Physician Advisor, ER, Cath Lab, Diagnostic, and Laborist
Shifts: 8 D
Durations: 13 wks
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
TJC
Government
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 1099 Medical Center Cir, Mayfield, KY, established in 1969 and accredited by TJC under government ownership. The facility operates 93 beds and provides a broad mix of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgical services and operating rooms, diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, pharmacy and clinical laboratory, rehabilitation therapies and respiratory care, plus swing-bed capability; departmental programs span emergency care, intensive care and coronary care, labor and delivery/obstetrics, inpatient surgery, pediatrics and a psychiatric unit. Employed clinical professions include nursing, physicians, allied and advanced practice staff with a workforce equivalent to approximately 330 full-time positions, and the hospital lists Allopathic, Osteopathic, Dental, Podiatric and other residency program types.
1099 Medical Center Cir, Mayfield, KY 42066
93 certified beds Established 1969
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Diagnostic Radiology
Dietary
Departments
ER, Case Manager, Labor & Delivery, MS, ICU, OR, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, and Psychiatric Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 9 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Durations: 8 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
TJC
For-Profit
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 305 Langdon St in Somerset, KY, established in 1976 with 215 beds and operated as a for-profit facility accredited by TJC. Departments include a full complement of inpatient and specialty areas — ICU/CVICU/CCU, medical/surgical intensive care, cath lab, emergency department, neonatal nursery, obstetrics (L&D), pediatric and adult inpatient psychiatry, outpatient surgery and rehab — alongside extensive diagnostic imaging services. On-site services span pharmacy, acute renal dialysis, anesthesia, clinical laboratory, nuclear medicine/diagnostic radiology/therapeutic radiology, respiratory care, rehabilitation therapies and swing bed care; clinical staff categories listed include physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied health and support services, with residency programs in allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other tracks and a workforce equivalent to approximately 724 full-time positions.
305 Langdon St, Somerset, KY 42503
215 certified beds Established 1976
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Alcohol/Drug
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
Diagnostic, Laborist, Radiation, Mammography, ER, Polysomnography, Cath Lab, MS, Diagnostic Radiology, Adult, CVICU, ICU, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, Skilled Nursing, Acute, Rehab, Radiology, Echo, Outpatient, PCU, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks and 16 wks
Morgan County Arh Hospital
Morgan County Arh Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital at Po Box 579 in West Liberty, KY that operates emergency, telemetry and skilled nursing departments and employs nursing personnel. As a rural critical access hospital, it provides basic inpatient and emergency care along with short-term post-acute skilled nursing services typical for this facility type.
PO BOX 579, WEST LIBERTY, KY 41472
Departments
Telemetry, Skilled Nursing, and ER
Shifts: 8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks and 26 wks
NORTON HOSPITAL
Norton Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 200 East Chestnut Street in Louisville, KY. Services are organized into departments including vascular, telemetry, radiology (including magnetic resonance imaging), PCU, ER, PACU and ICU. The facility employs a mix of nursing, advanced practice clinicians, physicians and allied health staff.
200 East Chestnut Street, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Departments
Telemetry, Radiology, Vascular, PCU, ER, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, PACU, and ICU
Shifts: 8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 12 wks and 13 wks
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
TJC
Non-Profit
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd., Owensboro, KY, established in 1966 and accredited by TJC; it is a non-profit facility with 469 beds. Clinical capabilities span comprehensive imaging and procedural services (CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine, diagnostic and vascular/interventional radiology), a surgical platform including 17 operating rooms and ophthalmic and orthopedic surgery programs, and cardiac services with three cardiac catheterization labs plus open heart/cardiothoracic surgery. Inpatient specialties include medical/surgical, neuro, pediatric and neonatal care, multiple ICU levels (medical/surgical, pediatric, surgical), inpatient rehabilitation (CARF), psychiatric services and swing-bed/post-acute care, supported by ancillary services such as pharmacy, clinical laboratory, respiratory care, dialysis and outpatient rehabilitation; there are four endoscopy rooms. The facility employs a workforce equivalent to approximately 971 full-time positions and lists advanced practice clinicians, physicians, nursing, allied and support services among its professions, with allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency program types on site.
1201 PLEASANT VALLEY RD., OWENSBORO, KY 42303
469 certified beds 17 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Alcohol/Drug
Anesthesia
Audiology
Departments
Diagnostic Radiology, ER, Hospitalist, Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Gerontological Specialty, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Psychiatric, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Pediatric ICU, Surgical ICU, Urgent Care Center, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Paintsville ARH Hospital
Paintsville ARH Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 625 James Trimble Blvd in Paintsville, KY. Clinical departments include MS, House Supervisor, Skilled Nursing, ER, ICU and Telemetry, and the facility staffs nursing and physician professionals.
625 James Trimble Blvd, Paintsville, KY 41240
Departments
ICU, Skilled Nursing, Telemetry, House Supervisor, ER, and MS
Shifts: 12 D and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks
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