Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/TRAUMA ICU​/WEPP

Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA 7.100 ICU / 7P WEPP

NR14688

RN/Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services 7-100 ICU

H7000:

Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Lexington, KY

Grade 10 Salary Range: $28.00–$39.10 per hour

Type:
Staff Status:
Full‑Time

Advised diploma (ADN)

No experience required.

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license in good standing.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification valid for at least six months after the employment date.

The essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily and 25–50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods. The work environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Must work two 12‑hour night shifts (7 PM–7:30 AM) every Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday, 24 hours per week. This is a weekend premium position (WEPP).

Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care, including assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, development, and evaluation of nursing plans. Deliver direct patient care; ensure patient satisfaction; train and delegate duties to nursing care technicians. Adhere to university, regulations, and standards of care to enhance communication and patient outcomes.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon's Functional Health Patterns, and Swanson’s Caring model.
• Strong direct patient care, critical thinking, and computer navigation skills.
• Professional communication with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Motivated, proactive, and confident in patient advocacy and teamwork.

No supervisory duties.

BSN and at least one year of RN experience preferred.

March 1, 2026

The University of Kentucky is a tobacco‑ and drug‑free campus. It follows all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunity for qualified applicants. Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.