University of Kentucky
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN); approved national nursing certification within one year of hire date; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) providers at time of hire; NIH stroke scale certification at time of hire; Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year of hire; completion of Nursing Professional Advancement within one year of hire.
Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally 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.
Shift Must be able to work 8PM-830AM, 36 HOURS / WEEK. Will work some weekends and holidays as needed to cover Enterprise.
Job Summary Rapid Response duties include standard duties of a Registered Nurse; however, advanced level of practice as a Critical Care Nurse is required. Ability to provide immediate, rapid care in emergencies including decline in patient condition is essential. Also acts as a resource to other nurses in clinical/critical decision making. Prior teaching/classroom instruction on patient decline and failure to rescue is also preferred. Assist in meeting goals of command center.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Communication skills are key in this role. Will be working with multi-disciplinary staff. Must have critical care background; acts as a liaison for staff and families.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience BSN Preferred
Deadline to Apply 01/19/2026
Our University Community 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.
Posting Specific Questions
* Please indicate your current Nursing licensure status.
None
Current KY RN license
Current non-compact state RN license
Current compact state RN license
New graduate within 6 months or provisional license
Valid KY temporary work permit
* Please describe your paid work experience monitoring patients in a hospital setting. (Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate your paid employment experience with ICU patient care.
None
More than 0, up through 1 year
More than 1 year, up through 3 yearsm
More than 3 years, up through 5 years
More than 5 years
* Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification?
Yes
No
* Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
New Graduate
Diploma
ADN
BSN
MSN
PhD or DNP
* Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
Yes
No
* Please indicate your current licensure status.
None
Current KY RN License
Current compact state RN licensure
Current non-compact state RN licensure
New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
* Where did you first see this position advertised?
UK Jobs Website
Employee Referral
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Military Connection Advertisement
Job Fair
"I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
Facebook
HospitalCareers.com
InsideHigherEd.com
Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Latinosinhighered.com
Indeed.com
LinkedIn.com
Institute for Diversity in Health Management
None of the Above
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Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally 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.
Shift Must be able to work 8PM-830AM, 36 HOURS / WEEK. Will work some weekends and holidays as needed to cover Enterprise.
Job Summary Rapid Response duties include standard duties of a Registered Nurse; however, advanced level of practice as a Critical Care Nurse is required. Ability to provide immediate, rapid care in emergencies including decline in patient condition is essential. Also acts as a resource to other nurses in clinical/critical decision making. Prior teaching/classroom instruction on patient decline and failure to rescue is also preferred. Assist in meeting goals of command center.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Communication skills are key in this role. Will be working with multi-disciplinary staff. Must have critical care background; acts as a liaison for staff and families.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience BSN Preferred
Deadline to Apply 01/19/2026
Our University Community 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.
Posting Specific Questions
* Please indicate your current Nursing licensure status.
None
Current KY RN license
Current non-compact state RN license
Current compact state RN license
New graduate within 6 months or provisional license
Valid KY temporary work permit
* Please describe your paid work experience monitoring patients in a hospital setting. (Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate your paid employment experience with ICU patient care.
None
More than 0, up through 1 year
More than 1 year, up through 3 yearsm
More than 3 years, up through 5 years
More than 5 years
* Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification?
Yes
No
* Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
New Graduate
Diploma
ADN
BSN
MSN
PhD or DNP
* Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
Yes
No
* Please indicate your current licensure status.
None
Current KY RN License
Current compact state RN licensure
Current non-compact state RN licensure
New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
* Where did you first see this position advertised?
UK Jobs Website
Employee Referral
Print Advertisement
On-line Advertisement
Military Connection Advertisement
Job Fair
"I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
HospitalCareers.com
InsideHigherEd.com
Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Latinosinhighered.com
Indeed.com
LinkedIn.com
Institute for Diversity in Health Management
None of the Above
#J-18808-Ljbffr