Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky·Fort Thomas, Kentucky

$52 - $52/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem · $52 - $52/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+49% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles ($35.00/hr, n=71642)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 71,642 posted nursing roles rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing systematic patient assessments, interpreting diagnostic data, and ensuring accurate documentation. They also manage medical orders and provide compassionate care during rapid response and code events.

Overview Position

Registered
Nurse (RN)
Location: Fort Thomas, KY - Inside of St.
Elizabeth's
Hospital
Schedule:
PRN/Per
Diem/As
Needed - 12
Hour
Shifts -
Day
Shift 7:00am-7:00pm &
Night
Shift 7:00pm-7:00am
Compensation: $52.00 per
Hour
Sign
On
Bonus: $3,750.00 Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
Start
Strong: Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Flexible
Scheduling: Minimum per diem requirement of 4 shifts in a 6-week period.
Opportunity for
Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately Competence in Rapid Response and code events Instruct and counsel patients/families Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Valid State RN License BLS is required at hire. ACLS is required at hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Clinical experience Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid State RN license along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Clinical experience is preferred for this role.

Documentation
Telemetry
Patient assessment
Critical care
Patient counseling
Rapid response
Code events
Medical order processing

Benefits

Sign On Bonus
Orientation program

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $52 - $52/hr
Location: Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Closes: Jul 30, 2027
Application: Employer website

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