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RN/ Pediatric ICU- Kentucky Children's Hospital

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

PICU · Critical Care · Intensive Care

Posted Jul 23 · New grads welcomed

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
PICU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
About the median
This role$34/hr
Pediatric in Kentucky$34/hr

The median for Pediatric in Kentucky is $34/hr, across 13 postings.

About this role

Registered Nurses in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Kentucky Children's Hospital provide care for critically ill children ranging from newborn to 18 years of age. Patient conditions include recovery from major surgical procedures and life-threatening medical conditions as well as traumatic injuries. The PICU is a 12-bed unit that provides family centered care and open visitation for patients' immediate family members.

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Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • Compact RN
  • ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) 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 (BLS) certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date
  • No experience required
  • BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred
  • Must be able to work three 12-hour (7pm-7:30am) shifts per week
  • Some weekends and holidays required
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis

Place

City
Lexington, Kentucky
Metro price level
7% below the national average

Lexington area index 92.9, where 100 is the national average.

Lush rolling horse pastures meet a lively college-town energy in Lexington, home to the University of Kentucky and its major medical campus. The city blends Bluegrass charm with growing healthcare opportunities, making it an appealing spot for RNs seeking a mid-size city with Southern warmth.

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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University of Kentucky
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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