New Graduate Registered Nurse 2026
Paducah, Kentucky
Posted Sep 3 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license You will need a Kentucky RN provisional license or RN licensure as recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- You will need a Kentucky RN provisional license or RN licensure as recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing Check your license
- Also asks
- 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!
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on BHS Baptist Healthcare System’s careers page.
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Summary 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.
What's around it?
Paducah, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% below the US average
- Median rent
- $834/mo
- Household income
- $49,915/yr, all local households, not nurse pay