CICU Registered Nurse – Day Shift (36h/wk)

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Springlee (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a full-time CICU nurse to join our 10-bed cardiac ICU on the 3rd floor. The unit provides continuous monitoring and supports patients with severe heart disease using assist devices and invasive monitoring; nurses work with a one-to-two patient ratio, requiring strong critical thinking and swift decision-making.

Candidates must have an active Kentucky RN license with BCLS; ACLS within six months for experienced staff and within one year for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Kentucky RN license.
• BCLS required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within six months for experienced staff and within one year for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for delivery of nursing care and ensure care is directed to resolve problems.
• Serve as a resource to patients and families throughout the critical care journey.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Communication

Education

Active Kentucky RN license

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a full-time CICU nurse to join our 10-bed cardiac ICU on the 3rd floor. The unit provides continuous monitoring and supports patients with severe heart disease using assist devices and invasive monitoring; nurses work with a one-to-two patient ratio, requiring strong critical thinking and swift decision-making.

Candidates must have an active Kentucky RN license with BCLS; ACLS within six months for experienced staff and within one year for new graduates.