New Graduate Registered Nurse 2026

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Paducah, KY Until 8/21/2026 0+ years exp First posted January 23, 2026 Last posted January 23, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Graduating Registered Nurses – Now Accepting Applications!

If you're graduating this December, now is the perfect time to begin exploring your career opportunities.

At Baptist Health Paducah, we're looking for compassionate, motivated nursing students ready to launch their careers through our Transition to Practice RN

Residency Program.

  • Supportive nurse residency
  • Experienced mentors
  • Multiple specialty opportunities
  • Pathway to Excellence® designated organization

Don't wait until finals to start your job search—your future starts today!

Job Summary:
As a Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Paducah, you will:

  • Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for patients

  • Educate patients and their families

  • Lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members

  • Maintain high standards of professional nursing practice

  • Deliver exceptional customer service and patient-centered care

Qualifications:

  • You will need a Kentucky RN provisional license or RN licensure as recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing

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.

About this role

Summary

Support patient care, educate families, collaborate with team, and maintain nursing standards.

Job title

Registered Nurse 2026

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Must be in Paducah, KY; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Kentucky RN licensenursing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient careeducationcollaborationprofessional practice
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paducah, KY, USA

On-site City