Registered Nurse Short Stay Unit

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

You'll give direct, comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge.

Posted Oct 26

Shift and hours: 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Full-Time 1p - 1a
Unit and setting: Short Stay Unit Registered Nurse - Short Stay Unit
License: RN license Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.Unrestricted Kentucky RN license
Term: Permanent Full-Time 1p - 1aFull-time

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License: Unrestricted Kentucky RN license Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required. Check your license
Certification: ACLS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.
Certification: BLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Certification: NIHSS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within 6 months of hire.
Education: ADN from an accredited institution Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred

Education: BSN from an accredited institution Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
Experience: Recent experience in the specialty Recent experience in specialty preferred.

What it pays

Extra pay: 15% shift differential 15% Shift Differential

Benefits

BenefitsTuition assistance reimbursement programTuition Assistance reimbursement program
BenefitsPaid time off available for use upon hirePaid Time Off available for use upon hire
BenefitsCompany-paid maternity and paternity leaveCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
BenefitsBereavement leave (includes pets)Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
BenefitsEmployee assistance programEmployee Assistance Program
BenefitsRetirement plans with company matchRetirement plans with company match

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Registered Nurse - Short Stay Unit
Full-Time 1p - 1a
15%

Shift Differential

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

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. Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.

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) Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with company match 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.

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In Elizabethtown, KY

Elizabethtown, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent: $909/mo
Household income: $60,760/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Elizabethtown, KY

NeighborhoodsElizabethtown offers a spectrum of residential pockets ranging from historic central streets to sprawling newer subdivisions. Helmwood Heights in the northwest and Woodland Heights in the west are mature, tree-lined neighborhoods known for mid-century brick ranches, split-levels, and colonial designs. Those looking for central convenience often settle near the Ring Road commercial corridor, which features a blend of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. On the eastern side along the Lincoln Parkway corridor, developments like Nicholas Ridge, Foxborough Estates, and the golf-adjacent Thousand Oaks feature contemporary two-story and executive custom builds, while Pear Orchard on the southeast side appeals to families seeking newer suburban construction.

Elizabethtown offers a spectrum of residential pockets ranging from historic central streets to sprawling newer subdivisions. Helmwood Heights in the northwest and Woodland Heights in the west are mature, tree-lined neighborhoods known for mid-century brick ranches, split-levels, and colonial designs.

Those looking for central convenience often settle near the Ring Road commercial corridor, which features a blend of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. On the eastern side along the Lincoln Parkway corridor, developments like Nicholas Ridge, Foxborough Estates, and the golf-adjacent Thousand Oaks feature contemporary two-story and executive custom builds, while Pear Orchard on the southeast side appeals to families seeking newer suburban construction.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: etownkyrealtors.com Source 2: quora.com

Getting aroundLocally, driving is quick and straightforward, with average commute times hovering around seventeen minutes for travel across town to local healthcare facilities and commercial centers. Key thoroughfares include US-31W (Dixie Highway), Ring Road, and Lincoln Parkway, which wrap around the city and keep internal traffic manageable. Elizabethtown sits immediately along Interstate 65, which can see heavy freight volume and peak travel slowdowns, but serves as the direct north-south connector for commuters traveling forty-five to sixty minutes north to Louisville or toward Fort Knox via US-31W.

Locally, driving is quick and straightforward, with average commute times hovering around seventeen minutes for travel across town to local healthcare facilities and commercial centers. Key thoroughfares include US-31W (Dixie Highway), Ring Road, and Lincoln Parkway, which wrap around the city and keep internal traffic manageable.

Elizabethtown sits immediately along Interstate 65, which can see heavy freight volume and peak travel slowdowns, but serves as the direct north-south connector for commuters traveling forty-five to sixty minutes north to Louisville or toward Fort Knox via US-31W.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsRecognized as an official Kentucky Trail Town, Elizabethtown provides direct access to water and trail recreation. Freeman Lake Park serves as the central outdoor hub for kayaking, fishing, and lakeside walking loops, while Elizabethtown Nature Park connects into the broader municipal Greenspace Trails system. Outside city limits, hikers frequent the scenic pathways near Tioga Falls, with regional day escapes like the extensive arboretum grounds of Bernheim Forest and the underground passages of Mammoth Cave National Park an easy drive away.

Recognized as an official Kentucky Trail Town, Elizabethtown provides direct access to water and trail recreation. Freeman Lake Park serves as the central outdoor hub for kayaking, fishing, and lakeside walking loops, while Elizabethtown Nature Park connects into the broader municipal Greenspace Trails system.

Outside city limits, hikers frequent the scenic pathways near Tioga Falls, with regional day escapes like the extensive arboretum grounds of Bernheim Forest and the underground passages of Mammoth Cave National Park an easy drive away.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: kentuckytourism.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Known locally as E-town, Elizabethtown provides relocating nurses with an approachable, small-city rhythm paired with central regional connectivity. Situated along Interstate 65 thirty-five miles south of Louisville, it functions as a commercial and healthcare anchor for Hardin County while sparing clinicians the frantic pace of a major metro. Shifts end with an average commute under twenty minutes via routes like Ring Road and Dixie Highway, giving you immediate access to downtime. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the city's Kentucky Trail Town designation, where you can kayak across Freeman Lake Park or run the Greenspace Trails before stopping downtown for homestyle fare at Back Home or craft beers at Flywheel Brewing. Housing spans established brick ranches in Helmwood Heights to newer single-family subdivisions in Pear Orchard and Nicholas Ridge, though prospective renters should plan ahead since rental inventory can be tight. For healthcare professionals seeking supportive community ties, manageable traffic, and easy weekend access to both Bourbon Country and Louisville, Elizabethtown offers a practical, grounded home base.

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As of 2024Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: eifky.org Source 3: kentuckytourism.com Source 4: etownkyrealtors.com Source 5: quora.com Source 6: youtube.com

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