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PreOp/PACU RN Virtual Hiring Event: Explore Your Next Career Move

Baptist Health (Kentucky) logoBaptist Health (Kentucky)LaGrange, KY (La Grange, KY)Full timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

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Job Description

RN PreOp/PACU Virtual Hiring Event - 11/19/2026

40 Hours Weekly, Full Time, Dayshift

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Pre-Op and Phase II Recovery are made up of 14 rooms which are housed together as one unit. This setting allows the patient to have the same nurse, when possible, before and after his or her procedure and assists in increasing the continuity of care. Previous critical care or recovery experience is required.

Possesses strong clinical knowledge and skills regarding the perioperative experience. Must have good organizational skills, multitask with frequent interruptions, flexible working hours, and positive attitude with good communication skills. Must be willing and capable of working both pre and post-op areas. Must be committed to high quality patient care and accept the responsibility that accompanies working in a fast paced environment.

Requirements

Current RN Licensure in the State of Kentucky

BCLS required

ACLS and PALS required

Proficient in starting IV’s

Minimum of one year RN experience in PACU or ICU setting

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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About Baptist Health (Kentucky)

Baptist Health is a health system with 10 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) hospitals, more than 470 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) points of care and more than 24,000 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) employees serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health

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