Nurse Division Charge/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington is hiring a Staff RN (Emergency Services) with a BSN and at least 2 years of related RN experience. The role requires an active KY or Compact RN license and BLS certification, with ACLS/PALS/TNCC/ENPC preferred.

Shift includes 7a-7:30p on weekends under the Weekend Premium Pay Plan, and some holidays may be required. Salary ranges from $29.12 to $45.70 per hour, with full-time, staff status and weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• 2+ years of related RN experience.
• Active KY or Compact RN license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS Certification valid.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administrative, business and operational planning and assessment responsibilities.
• Essential to patient care flow.

Skills

Microsoft Access

Excel

Education

BSN

Job description

Department Name

Department Name H3100:Emergency Services

Work Location

Lexington

Grade Level

11

Salary Range

$29.12-45.70/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)
Active KY or Compact RN license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS Certification valid for 6 months from the time of hire

Physical Requirements

Standing and lifting

Shift

Must be able to work 7a-7:30p every Sat/Sun as part of the Weekend Premium Pay Plan
Will also be required to work some holidays

Job Summary

This position has responsibility for administrative, business and operational planning and assessment. Position is essential to patient care flow.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Access, Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

ED experience with ACLS , PALS , TNCC , ENPC preferred.

Deadline to Apply

10/29/2026

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 (*).

• * 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