Weekend Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) | $5.00/Hour Incentive

BrightStar Care; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid orientation

Referral program

Employee Referral Bonus

Joint Commission accreditation

Job summary

BrightStar Care Louisville is seeking Pediatric Private Duty RNs and LPNs for Weekend Only WOW shifts in the Louisville, KY area. These are one-on-one assignments with pediatric clients, including g-tube/trach/vent care, on Saturdays and Sundays or a Friday–Sunday overnight schedule.

Hourly pay ranges from $32–$38 for RNs and $25–$30 for LPNs, with a $5/hour WOW incentive. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health, dental and vision insurance, PTO, weekly pay with direct deposit, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Kentucky RN or LPN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 1 year bedside care experience.
• Experience with g-tubes, trachs/vent and cath care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful care to client & patients based on Plan of Care.
• Monitor changes in client/patient condition and inform Nurse Manager.
• Update family on plan of care and health changes.
• Maintain attention to detail, organization and communication.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Weekend availability

One-on-one care

Education

KY RN/LPN license

Job description

BrightStar Care Louisville has an immediate need for Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for Weekend Only (WOW) shifts in the Louisville, KY area. Full-time and part-time weekend shifts are available, including Saturday & Sunday, 7 AM–7 PM or Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 PM–7 AM (overnights/3rd shift).

Hourly Pay:

• RN: $32–$38/hour + $5/hour WOW Incentive
• LPN: $25–$30/hour + $5/hour WOW Incentive

The $5/hour WOW Incentive is added to the regular base pay for eligible weekend shifts. Minimum 24 weekend hours required for eligibility.

Are you looking for a full or part time nursing position where you can make a difference in people’s lives? BrightStar Care Louisville was awarded Louisville's Best of Home Care Provider and Employer of Choice for 2025 & 2026. We are a company that truly cares about you and our clients and provides a higher standard of home care skilled nursing.

BrightStar Care Louisville is hiring Registered Nurses RN (or Licensed Practical Nurses LPN) to work ONE on ONE Private Duty with pediatric clients on a weekend schedule with the recognition and benefits you need. Our patients require skilled bedside care with g-tube/trach/vent/SP cath-care.

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training - part of a team withRN Oversight
• Paid orientation
• Referral program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Enterprise Champion for Quality 8 YEARS RUNNING!
• Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• We promote from within
• Nurse and Employee of the month recognition
• Work for a Joint Commission accredited company!
• Work for 2025 & 2026 Louisville Employer and Provider of Choice award by Home Care Pulse

Requirements:

• Current unrestricted RN or LPN license in Kentucky
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required with bedside care preferred
• Experience with g-tubes, trachs/vent and cath care preferred
• Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities:

• Provide thoughtful care to client & patients based on personalized Plan of Care
• Monitor and track changes in the client/patient’s conditions and needs, and keeps the Nurse Manager and any other appropriate personnel informed
• Proactively updates client/patients’ family on plan of care, health changes, and concerns
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal and organization skills needed

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Salary

$25.00 - $38.00 per hour (Licensed Practical Nurse $25-30) & (Registered Nurse $32-38). Note: compensation may vary based on skill, experience and location.

Standard Weekend shift:

• Day Shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift (3rd shift)

Weekly schedule:

• Friday Overnight 7PM-7AM
• Saturday 7AM -7PM
• Saturday Overnight 7PM-7AM
• Sunday 7AM-7PM
• Sunday Overnight 7PM-7AM

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Louisville, KY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person in home setting

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