Registered Nurse (RN)

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 9/15/2026 First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse-ED

Full-Time I Third Shift

Emergency Dept. I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals


An Emergency department (ED) that provides 24-hour emergency care to patients who need urgent medical attention for severe injuries or illness.

Description RN-ED:

  • Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.
  • Assessment of patients’ needs.
  • Development of patient care plan/s
  • Provision of direct care.
  • Management of patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrate of leadership skills.
  • Support for quality care.
  • Customer relations and healing environment.

Requirements RN-ED:

  • Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky. 
  • Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university. 
  • Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years. 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
  • ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually 
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 
  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire 
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 
  • PTO Sell Back Program 
  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support 
  • Retirement 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.

About this role

Summary

Provide direct emergency patient care, assessment, and care planning in Lexington, KY.

Job title

Registered Nurse (RN)

Experience level

less than 10 years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Lexington, KY; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$15,000 sign on bonus available

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licensure KentuckyBLS certification

Preferred skills

ACLSPALSNRPdysrhythmia

Specializations

emergency carepatient assessmentcare planningdirect care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

On-site City