Registered Nurse Tele/ Progressive Unit FT Nights

Kyeatright; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Telemetry/Progressive unit (4B) nights. You’ll provide compassionate care for cardiac and medical patients on a 41-bed unit, with procedures like CABG, catheterization, Watchman, TAVR, and cardioversion, under orientation support.

The role includes learning IV drips (amiodarone, Cardizem, heparin, nitroglycerin) during a 12-week orientation and through the Transition to Practice Program.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Eligibility for medical-surgical/telemetry nursing in a 41-bed unit.
• Orientation and Transition to Practice programs provided.

Responsibilities

• Care for cardiac telemetry patients on the 4B unit.
• Monitor hemodynamics and IV infusions.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIH Stroke Scale

Education

RN license (KY Board of Nursing)

Job description

Registered Nurse Tele/ Progressive Unit FT Nights### Registered Nurse Tele/ Progressive Unit FT NightsApply: Paducah, KY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26109519**Summary****Job Description:**# Discover Nursing on 4B Cardiac Telemetry/ Intermediate/Progressive-level Specialty Unit RN Join the 4B team and grow your nursing skills while providing compassionate care to patients with cardiac and medical needs. This 41-bed unit cares for patients with conditions such as chest pain, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and electrolyte imbalances, as well as patients undergoing procedures including CABG, cardiac catheterization, ablation, Watchman, TAVR, and cardioversion. As a designated Influencer Unit, 4C helps shape the future of nursing through new technologies and care innovations, including virtual sitters and virtual nurses Nurses gain experience managing IV drips such as amiodarone, Cardizem, heparin, and nitroglycerin, with support from a **12-week orientation** and opportunities to learn through the **Transition to Practice Program** and specialty courses.* **Orientation:** 12 weeks* **Specialty Series Courses:** Dysrhythmia I & II, Sepsis/Cardiac* **Certifications:** BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale* **Requirements:** Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.Whether you’re beginning your nursing career or building on your experience, 4B offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.