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Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville, KY for RNs

Find Top RN Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ER travel nurse jobs in and around Louisville, Kentucky. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Louisville area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Louisville’s ER nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

An ER nurse salary in the Louisville area is excellent.
As of May 1, 2025, the average Emergency Room travel nurse working in Louisville and surrounding areas earned about $1,706 weekly. Today you can find ER jobs with a salary range from $1,554 per week.

Louisville is a great location for ER travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,554 to $1,712
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Emergency Room (ED) unit is looking for the right RN to join their team.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Georgetown, Kentucky – 40324
    Distance from Louisville: 65 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 6
$2,020 to $2,226
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Georgetown, Kentucky – 40324
    Distance from Louisville: 65 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Somerset, Kentucky – 42503
    Distance from Louisville: 102 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
295-bed acute care facility * Provides healthcare services for an 11-county service area in south central Kentucky. * State-of-the-art facility, the hospital offers cardiac care and an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation. * Employs a staff of more than 1,200 healthcare professionals and support personnel and has more than 170 physicians representing 38 medical specialties on our medical staff. * The largest private employer in the region
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Somerset, Kentucky – 42503
    Distance from Louisville: 102 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Maysville, Kentucky – 41056
    Distance from Louisville: 112 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility located in Maysville, Ky. Meadowview was named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Gallatin, Tennessee – 37066
    Distance from Louisville: 134 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,498 to $1,651
Weekly Pay*
* Providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 60 years. * Employs more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians. * Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County. *167-bed healthcare facility * Level III Trauma Center status
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Clarksville, Tennessee – 37040
    Distance from Louisville: 148 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,322 to $1,456
Weekly Pay*
Details: – 280 bed community hospital located 1 hour northwest of Nashville, not far from the KY border – Extremely busy ED unit, sees approx 180 patients per day, 1:4 ratio. All travelers should have recent experience in a unit with similar volume.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Smyrna, Tennessee – 37167
    Distance from Louisville: 162 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Smyrna, Tennessee – 37167
    Distance from Louisville: 162 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Bluffton, Indiana – 46714
    Distance from Louisville: 174 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
– 79 bed community hospital in eastern IN, about 25 miles south of Fort Wayne Patient ratio: 1 to 6 for acute, 1 to 10 for swing Number of beds in unit: 20
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Metropolis, Illinois – 62960
    Distance from Louisville: 179 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Bellefontaine, Ohio – 43311
    Distance from Louisville: 181 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,720 to $1,896
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Louisville: 183 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Louisville: 183 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 12
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Louisville: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,567 to $1,727
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Louisville: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,567 to $1,727
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Louisville: 233 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Louisville: 233 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Louisville: 233 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Louisville: 233 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Franklin, North Carolina – 28734
    Distance from Louisville: 250 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,563 to $1,722
Weekly Pay*
ER RN needed for 25 bed Critical Access hospital located in the Nantahala National Forest region Enjoy the NC mountains, while keeping within only a couple of hours drive from Asheville, Atlanta, and Chattanooga
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Louisville: 255 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Louisville: 255 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Statistics on ER RN Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky

Here are some helpful statistics about ER traveling nurse jobs in & near Louisville. The data is based on the last three complete months of ER job postings in the Louisville and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Emergency Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Louisville and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel ER Nursing Jobs for RNs in Louisville, KY

What are the top paying Emergency Room jobs currently available in or near Louisville?

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Louisville and surrounding areas.

How many Emergency Room travel nursing jobs are available in Louisville?

There are currently 1 Emergency Room travel nursing jobs available in Louisville. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Emergency Room nurse make on average in Louisville and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Emergency Room nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,668 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Emergency Room nurse make on average in Louisville and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Emergency Room nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,662 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Emergency Room staff in or near Louisville?

  • UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville
  • Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville (2 miles from Louisville)
  • Kings Daughters Health in Madison (39.1 miles from Louisville)
  • Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green (95 miles from Louisville)

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

An Emergency Room nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,663 per week.

What is the most common contract for Emergency Room travel jobs in Louisville?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Emergency Room job in Louisville is 13 weeks.

Locating Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville

In Louisville, facilities like UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital, all offer ER departments.

Other popular cities near Louisville’s ER job opportunities are Shepherdsville (18.5 miles), Brandenburg (28.4 miles) and Shelbyville (29.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 47130 (2 miles), 47250 (39.1 miles) and 42104 (95 miles).

Louisville Hospitals With ER Departments

There are 5 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have ER nurses in Louisville. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling ER nurse position in or nearby Louisville.

* 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.