Rapid Response ICU Nurse - Night Shift Critical Care

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Rapid Response Registered Nurse to provide advanced critical care during emergencies. The role emphasizes immediate assessment and rapid intervention, and acts as a clinical resource for decision making.

Qualified candidates will hold RN licensure with BLS/ACLS/PALS at hire, NIH stroke scale certification at hire, and complete Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year, with BSN preferred for consideration.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS providers at hire.
• NIH stroke scale certification at hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year of hire.
• Nursing Professional Advancement within one year of hire.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Response duties include standard RN tasks with advanced practice in emergencies.
• Provide immediate, rapid care during patient decline and emergencies.
• Serve as a resource for clinical decision making and teaching on decline scenarios.

Skills

RN

ACLS

BLS

PALS

NIH stroke scale

Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum

Nursing Professional Advancement

Critical care knowledge

Education

BSN Preferred

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Rapid Response Registered Nurse to provide advanced critical care during emergencies. The role emphasizes immediate assessment and rapid intervention, and acts as a clinical resource for decision making.

Qualified candidates will hold RN licensure with BLS/ACLS/PALS at hire, NIH stroke scale certification at hire, and complete Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year, with BSN preferred for consideration.