RN Float: Dynamic Cross‑Unit Nurse

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is hiring a Hospital-Based Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care across age groups using the nursing process. You will work under a clinical nurse manager, performing comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, and patient education while collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Required KY RN licensure; BLS mandatory; some units may require PALS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Current KY RN licensure or compact license to work in Kentucky is required.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification is required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be required for some units.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments from admission to discharge to ensure patient safety.
• Administers medications per licensure and documents administration per policies.
• Plans and coordinates patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educates patients and families and promotes discharge planning.
• Acts as a collaborative member of the healthcare team to improve care quality.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is hiring a Hospital-Based Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care across age groups using the nursing process. You will work under a clinical nurse manager, performing comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, and patient education while collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Required KY RN licensure; BLS mandatory; some units may require PALS/ACLS.