Registered Nurse Progressive Care

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Elizabethtown, KY Until 9/8/2026 First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Part-Time 7p - 7a

The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.

  • Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.

  • Follows the professional standards of care.

  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.

  • Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

Requirements:

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.

  • Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. 

  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within 6 months of hire.

  • Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent experience in specialty preferred.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

Benefits:

  • ​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

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 comprehensive nursing care, documentation, and communication for patients in a hospital setting.

Job title

Registered Nurse Progressive Care

Experience level

null

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Elizabethtown, KY; remote work not allowed; on-site role.

Salary

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing licenseACLSBLSNIHSS

Preferred skills

recent specialty experienceBSN

Specializations

progressive careacute carehospitalmedical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elizabethtown, KY, USA

On-site City