eICU Nurse/UKHC

Job Title
eICU Nurse/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14491

Working Title
eICU RN/UKHC

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

Required Education

ADN

Required Related Experience

5 years

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN), 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.

Shift

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

Job Summary

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
12/10/2025

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