RN

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 8/23/2026 First posted October 8, 2025 Last posted October 8, 2025
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse -Operating Room

Full-Time I Night Shift  

Surgical Services I Lexington, Ky

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description Registered Nurse-OR:

  • 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.
  • On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.
  • Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
  • Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.
  • Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.

Requirements Registered Nurse-OR:

  • One year of experience.
  • 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

Work Experience

Education

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 pre, intra, and post-operative nursing care in a surgical setting.

Job title

RN

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Lexington, KY; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licensure KentuckyBLS certification

Preferred skills

ACLSPALSNRPdysrhythmia

Specializations

operating roompatient caresurgical support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

On-site City