Registered Nurse - Behavior Health Unit (RN)
- BLS
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Kentucky post a median of $46.54 an hour, the middle half $36.75–$56.75, across 144 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in Kentucky earn a median of $38.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Registered nurses in Kentucky: pay by town and employer
The Registered Nurses & LPNs job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly
About the job
Join a team that makes a difference every day. Our Jennie Stuart locations is looking for a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHU) to provide exceptional care to patients in our 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit. This role is perfect for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are passionate about helping patients on their path to healing and recovery.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
- Administer and document medications safely and accurately
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to update and implement individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on treatment goals and progress
- Operate equipment safely, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and uphold all safety standards
- Demonstrate professionalism and compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality and supporting hospital policies
- Serve as a positive role model for teamwork, communication, and patient advocacy
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or a compact state
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required, must be current)
- Strong understanding of medication administration and patient care protocols
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence and composure in high-stress situations
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and continuous learning
From Deaconess Health System's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
Coast Medical ServiceTravel nursing agency
Places travel nurses and allied professionals on contracts across the US.
Places: Nurses, Therapy & rehab, Imaging, Lab

Gifted HealthcareTravel nursing agency
A nurse-founded agency placing travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals across the US.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New registered nurse and LPN jobs in Kentucky, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Deaconess Health System
Deaconess Health System hires nurses, physicians and imaging techs in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
Hires in Indiana, Illinois, KentuckyPay on its listings: 13.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Deaconess Health System
- Nursing Graduate - December 20263 openings in United States
- CT Technologist Inpatient7 openings in United States
- Medical Assistant (CMA/MA)Hopkinsville, KY
- Medical Laboratory Technologist / Scientist Graduate - December 2026Newburgh, IN$25.48/hr
- Medical Office Assistant Urgent Care4 openings in United States
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist2 openings in United States
More registered nurse and LPN jobs
- Med Surg Travel Nurse - Upland, CAAdvantis Medical · 4 openings in United States$2,102/wk
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Health Services · Downingtown, PA
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home HealthHealth Services · Allentown, PA
- Licensed Practical NurseHenry J Austin Health Center · Trenton, NJ
- Nursing CoordinatorHenry J Austin Health Center · Trenton, NJ
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)First Choice Community Health Centers · Lillington, NC
A licensed RN or LPN?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Deaconess Health System openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Deaconess Health System's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.