BHS·Louisville, Kentucky
The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process for assigned patients to promote positive outcomes and quality care. Responsibilities include caring for infants in a Level III NICU and assisting with deliveries in the newborn nursery.
Status: PRN
Shift: Third
About the
The NICU provides level III care to infants as early as 26 weeks gestation.
NICU is comprised of 12, all private rooms, with the ability to hold up to 18 patients.
NICU nurses care for two to three patients, depending on acuity.
Nurses also cross-train to the newborn nursery and assist with deliveries as needed.
NICU experience is desired to include experience with high-flow oxygen therapy and ventilators; however, a limited number of new graduate nurses are accepted each year.
BCLS and NRP is/will be required.
Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned to his/her care regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) and is responsible for the patient’s care consistent with the Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, and the delivery of quality patient care and initiates change through active involvement in the unit-based and hospital shared governance councils while contributing to a healthy professional practice environment.
Associate's degree in nursing.
Active Kentucky License.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of hire.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist health is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Market context
NICU PRN night roles in Kentucky often attract experienced nurses because neonatal units need flexible coverage for high-acuity care. Competition usually centers on licensure, neonatal experience, and readiness to complete BCLS and NRP within 90 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Kentucky RN license status and prepare to show your NICU background clearly in your application.
