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eICU Nurse/UKHC

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Job Title: eICU Nurse/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14578

Working Title: eICU RN 6A

Department Name: H7300: CARDIOVASCULAR

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $28.00-39.10/hour

Type of Position: Staff Position

Time Status: Full-Time

Shift: must be able to work three 12‑hour shifts each week from 6a-630p with some weekends and holidays required

Required Education

ADN

Required Related Experience: 3 years adult critical care experience

Required License/Registration/Certification: Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, NIHSS Certification (required before starting) and CCRN certification or eCCRN (within 12 months of hiring).

Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds on a daily basis 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.

Job Summary

Internal Employee Being Considered

The eICU nurse (Registered Nurse – RN) is a member of a collaborative care team who is responsible for providing continuous vigilance and tele‑nursing care focusing on early intervention to a diverse population of critically ill adults across multiple ICUs at various hospitals with the goal to decrease ICU‑related morbidity and mortality. The following features govern the role of the eICU RN: Patient Advocacy, Proactive, continuous monitoring, Prevention, Evidence‑based care, Telecommunication, Clinical decision support, Humane, compassionate ethical care

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Current Kentucky RN state licensure. Three or more years of recent experience as an ICU nurse in the specialty field of adult critical care. Two or more years of experience in a clinical role, which required effectively communicating and collaborating with health care professionals (Charge role, DCN, CNE, Team Lead). Current BLS‑Provider course completion. Current ACLS‑Provider course completion.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing plus 5 years (3 years of adult critical care experience) preferred.

Deadline to Apply 01/15/2026

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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