RN Observation Unit Weekend Only Days

Baptist Healthcare System•New Albany, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Floyd is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department Observation Unit. This full-time position works 36 hours weekly on days, with weekend-only work (7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) plus one weekday day shift. The schedule includes one weekend off per quarter. Weekend-only shifts receive premium pay, and the position is benefit eligible. A sign-on bonus is available to experienced external applicants only. The RN is responsible and accountable for providing direct, comprehensive nursing care from patient admission through discharge. As an on-shift team member, the nurse provides direct patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and coworkers. The 29-bed Observation Unit is affiliated with the Emergency Department and cares for patients expected to remain in the hospital for less than 24 hours. Patients may include those with chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, heart catheterizations, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, UTIs, and DVTs. A provider is staffed on the unit from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day to provide support and high-level care. New graduate RNs are welcome.

Requirements

Current Indiana or compact-state RN license.
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS for Healthcare Provider certification, to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

New graduate RNs are welcome.
Sign-on bonus eligibility for experienced external applicants.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care from patient admission through discharge.
Function as an on-shift team member providing direct patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and coworkers.