Registered Nurse Vascular Thoracic Full Time Days

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Vascular Thoracic Unit (Step Down) on a full‑time Days schedule.

You will apply the nursing process for patients from infancy to geriatrics, ensure care aligns with state laws and hospital policies, and participate in unit‑based and hospital governance to drive quality and safe outcomes. Active Kentucky RN license, ADN, BCLS and ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN License.
• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process for patients across all age groups.
• Promote positive patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
• Engage in unit-based and hospital governance to drive practice improvement.
• Contribute to a supportive and professional practice environment.

Skills

Active Kentucky RN License

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Vascular Thoracic/Critical Care Step Down Unit- Full Time, Days

Status: Full Time

Shift: First

_ *Employment Bonus Available for Eligible Applicants* _

About the Unit:

Join our dynamic Vascular Thoracic Unit, a highly specialized 21-bed unit dedicated to providing exceptional care to high-to-intensive patients following vascular and thoracic surgeries. Our fast-paced environment supports patients who have undergone procedures such as carotid surgery, lower extremity bypass, aneurysm repairs, arterial line placements, AKOS, and chest tube insertions.

Job Summary:

As a Registered Nurse in the Vascular Thoracic Unit, you will implement the nursing process for patients across all age groups, from infancy to geriatrics. You will ensure patient care aligns with Kentucky Nursing Laws and our organizational policies and procedures. Your role will focus on promoting positive patient outcomes, delivering high-quality care, and driving change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils. You will contribute to a supportive and professional practice environment.

Requirements:

Active Kentucky RN License.

Associate’s degree in nursing.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.