Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 5
- Shift and hours
- Night Shift Full Time I Night Shift
- Unit and setting
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) · Hospital
- License
- RN license Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky
- Term
- Starts Oct 5, 2026 · Permanent Full Time I Night ShiftFull Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky. Check your license
- Certification
- ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.
- Education
- Bachelor's or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
- Education
- enroll in BSN program within 12 months and complete within 5 years if ADN with under 10 years experienceAfter hire · within 12 months of hire
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Bonus
- $15,000 Sign on Bonus $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified IndividualsAvailable for Qualified Individuals
Benefits
- BenefitsHealth, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceHealth, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- BenefitsTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- BenefitsCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- BenefitsBereavement Leave (includes pets)Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- BenefitsPTO Sell Back ProgramPTO Sell Back Program
- BenefitsCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
More benefits (5)
- BenefitsEmployee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportEmployee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- BenefitsRetirement with Company MatchRetirement with Company Match
- BenefitsIdentity Theft ProtectionIdentity Theft Protection
- Benefits5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Employee Support Fund
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assessment of patients' needs Assessment of patients’ needs.
- Day to day
- development of patient care plans Development of patient care plans
- Day to day
- provision of direct care Provision of direct care.
- Day to day
- management of patient care delivery Management of patient care delivery.
- Day to day
- demonstrate leadership skills Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Day to day
- support for quality care Support for quality care.
- Day to day
- customer relations and healing environment Customer relations and healing environment.
- Day to day
- care and support to patients before, during and after surgery Operating Room Nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery.
- Day to day
- clinical decision-making incorporating four phases of nursing process, critical thinking and creativity Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking and creativity.
- Day to day
- supervise and delegate work to PCTs, LPNs, Unit Secretaries, and Students Must possess ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to Patient Care Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Students.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- On call
- weekends/holidays picked by rotation On call requirement weekends/holidays picked by rotation.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Original listing
Posted on BHS Baptist Healthcare System’s careers page.
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Summary Registered Nurse-PACU Full Time I Night Shift Surgical Services I Lexington, KY $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia. The PACU is critical for ensuring patient safety and comfort during the initial recovery period, addressing potential complications, and transitioning patients to the next phase of care.
Description
Assessment of patients’ needs. Development of patient care plans Provision of direct care. Management of patient care delivery. Demonstrate 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
Current RN licensure and 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 Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 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 Identity Theft Protection 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire 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.
What's around it?
Lexington, KY
Living costs about 7% below the US average