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Weekend Program-Operating Room Nurse

Baptist Health (Kentucky) logoBaptist Health (Kentucky)Lexington, KYFull timePosted 2w ago
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Weekends
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP
  • RN license

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open operating room nurse jobs in Kentucky post a median of $51.98 an hour, the middle half $40.88–$55.69, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Operating room nurses employed in Kentucky earn a median of $38.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Summary

Job Description

Registered Nurse-OR

Full-Time I Weekend Shift

Operating Room 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

  • Assessment of patients’ needs.
  • Development of patient care plan/s
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • 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

From Baptist Health (Kentucky)'s job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Baptist Health (Kentucky)

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