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Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Lourdes Hospital

Paducah, Kentucky

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU (Critical Care) – Lourdes Hospital Job Summary: The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Determining the priority of the patient's problems and needs Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment Essential Functions: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry. Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required) Certifications: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire); PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) Experience: 1 year of RN experience (required) 6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit (preferred)

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient Assessment

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Requirements

  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • BLS Basic Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
  • ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, required within 6 months of hire)
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units)
  • 1 year of RN experience (required)
  • 6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit (preferred)
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Incentives
  • Referral bonuses
  • 403(b) with employer contributions
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Prescription coverage

About the employer

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Trauma Center

You are weighing Mercy Health in the Maumee, Ohio area—part of a large Catholic ministry that runs hospitals across Ohio and Kentucky. On the floor you may see Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma, STEMI, and comprehensive stroke…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma ED with STEMI and comprehensive stroke designations
  • Nursing residency and specialized programs tied to leadership growth
  • Union-represented nursing workforce

What reviewers flag

  • Pay often feels low relative to workload
  • Understaffing creates a stressful day-to-day environment
  • Advancement paths can feel limited
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Living in Paducah, KY

Paducah sits where the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers meet in western Kentucky, blending small-town warmth with a creative streak—known as Quilt City USA for its National Quilt Museum. A revitalized riverfront downtown gives out-of-state RNs a low-key, community-oriented home base.

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Metro price level · Paducah area
86.1
14% below the national average
Median gross rent
$834/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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