ED Observation Unit RN Part-time Nights
- Nights
- ACLS
- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Emergency room nurses employed in Kentucky earn a median of $38.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Baptist Health Louisville
Medicare gives Baptist Health Louisville 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Kentucky's hospitals average 2.7). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Kentucky hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Summary
Job Description
Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: 3rd
Status: Part Time
Baptist Health Louisville is expanding, and our 30+ bed Observation Unit plays a key role in supporting the Emergency Department and telemetry units. We care for low‑acuity patients who need short‑term evaluation before determining whether admission is required. This fast‑paced unit offers strong nurse‑to‑patient ratios and is well‑suited for nurses with Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, or other acute‑care experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessments and reassessments.
- Develop individualized, evidence‑based plans of care.
- Provide care aligned with hospital policies, professional standards, and our mission and values.
- Evaluate patient responses and adjust care as needed.
- Use strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills in daily practice.
Minimum Requirements
- Active Kentucky RN License
- BCLS
- ACLS
Preferred Background
- Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, or acute‑care experience
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.
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About Baptist Health (Kentucky)
Baptist Health is a health system with 10 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) hospitals, more than 470 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) points of care and more than 24,000 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) employees serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health
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