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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (RN)

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • BSN

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Deaconess Health System posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open med-surg nurse jobs in Kentucky post a median of $48.01 an hour, the middle half $46.58–$59.67, across 14 jobs that state their pay. Med-surg 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

Under general supervision, demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care, in accordance with established philosophy.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Self-directing, able to work with little direct supervision.
  • Empathy for the needs of patients.
  • Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image.
  • Works well as a team member.
  • Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information.

WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO THE FOLLOWING STUDER PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES:

  • HCAPS Patient Perception
  • Hourly Rounding with intention
  • Bedside Shift Report
  • AIDET
  • Daily Huddles

Minimum Education

  • Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

Required Licenses

  • Must hold current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse.
  • BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
  • ACLS preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

  • One year experience in Nursing/Surgery preferred.

From Deaconess Health System's job posting for Hopkinsville, KY, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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