eICU Nurse/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an experienced eICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide continuous vigilance and tele-nursing care for critically ill adults across multiple ICUs at partner hospitals.

You will advocate for patients, deliver evidence-based care, and collaborate with the critical care team; requires KY RN license, NIHSS, and CCRN/eCCRN within 12 months of hire. Shift: three 12-hour nights weekly with some weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• NIHSS Certification required before starting.
• CCRN or eCCRN certification within 12 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous vigilance and tele-nursing care for critically ill adults across multiple ICUs.
• Collaborate with care teams to advocate for patients and deliver evidence-based telemedicine care.
• Monitor patient status and intervene early to reduce ICU-related morbidity and mortality.

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, NIHSS Certification (required before starting) and CCRN certification or eCCRN (within 12 months of hiring)

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts each week from 6p-6a with some weekends and holidays required.

Job Summary

The eICU nurse (Registered Nurse – RN) is a member of a collaborative care team who is responsible for providing continuous vigilance and tele-nursing care focusing on early intervention to a population of critically ill adults across multiple ICUs at various hospitals with the goal to decrease ICU -related morbidity and mortality. The following features govern the role of the eICU RN: Patient Advocacy, Proactive, continuous monitoring, Prevention, Evidence-based care, Telecommunication, Clinical decision support, Humane, compassionate ethical care

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Current Kentucky RN state licensure. Three or more years of recent experience as an ICU nurse in the specialty field of adult critical care. Two or more years of experience in a clinical role, which required effectively communicating and collaborating with health care professionals (Charge role, DCN , CNE , Team Lead). Current BLS -Provider course completion. Current ACLS -Provider course completion.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing plus 5 years (3 years of adult critical care experience)

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/27/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of critical care nursing experience do you have?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1, up through 3 years
  • More than 3, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP
• * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN License
  • Current compact state RN licensure
  • Current non-compact state RN licensure
  • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
  • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
• * Where did you first see this position advertised?
  • UK Jobs Website
  • Employee Referral
  • Print Advertisement
  • On-line Advertisement
  • Military Connection Advertisement
  • Job Fair
  • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
  • Facebook
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
  • None of the Above