ED Observation Unit RN- Full Time, Nights

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Louisville, KY Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 5, 2026 Last posted May 5, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

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

Work Experience

Education

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide nursing care to low‑acuity emergency and telemetry patients in a fast-paced unit

Job title

ED Observation Unit RN

Experience level

not specified

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Louisville, KY; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

active Kentucky RN LicenseBCLSACLS

Preferred skills

telemetryEDICUCCUacute‑care

Specializations

telemetryemergency departmenticuacute care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Louisville, KY, USA

On-site City