New Graduate Registered Nurse 2026

Baptist Health

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.

Our program offers:

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

Don't wait until finals to start your job searchyour 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.

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