Rapid Response Nurse/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Rapid Response Nurse for the UKHC Command Center. The role supports rapid emergency response with advanced critical care duties on rotating night shifts (8 PM–8:30 AM) and requires substantial RN expertise.

The position demands ADN, RN licensure, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and stroke care; weekend/holiday coverage may be required to meet enterprise needs.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• RN license and national certification within one year of hire; ACLS, BLS, PALS providers at time of hire; NIH stroke scale certification at time of hire; Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year of hire; Nursing Professional Advancement within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Response duties include standard RN responsibilities with advanced critical care practice.
• Provide immediate, rapid care in emergencies and assist in clinical decision making.
• Serve as a resource to nurses in critical situations and support command center goals.

Education

ADN

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Rapid Response Nurse/UKHC

Requisition Number NR15072

Working Title Rapid Response Nurse / 8P / UKHC

Department Name H3280:Command Center

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 11

Salary Range $29.12-45.70/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education ADN

Required Related Experience 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN); approved national nursing certification within one year of hire date; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ),Basic Life Support ( BLS ), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) providers at time of hire; NIH stroke scale certification at time of hire; Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year of hire; completion of Nursing Professional Advancement within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally 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 at least three 12-hour shifts every week from 8PM-830AM.

Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays as needed to cover Enterprise.

Job Summary Rapid Response duties include standard duties of a Registered Nurse; however, advanced level of practice as a Critical Care Nurse is required. Ability to provide immediate, rapid care in emergencies including decline in patient condition is essential. Also acts as a resource to other nurses in clinical / critical decision making. Prior teaching / classroom instruction on patient decline and failure to rescue is also preferred. Assist in meeting goals of command center.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience BSN Preferred.

Deadline to Apply 08/30/2026

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