Registered Nurse, Surgical Services Transitional RN Residency for Experienced RNs

baptisthlth; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kansas invites applications for the November 16, 2026 Surgical Services Residency program for experienced RNs aiming to enter Operating Room/Surgery, Endoscopy or PACU. The program targets RNs new to OR/Surgery with core competencies in assessment, skills, leadership and teamwork.

Qualified candidates must hold a current FL RN license, have 1 year of hospital RN experience, BLS, and BSN considerations as noted. Transfer forms must be completed in the Employee Self Service.

Qualifications

• Have a current BLS for Healthcare Provider card.
• Have 1 year of current RN experience in a hospital setting (required).
• Have a Current FL RN License.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. All Associate Degree nurses hired after 2/2012 accepted into the program must agree to achieve their BSN degree within 3 years of start date.
• Complete Transfer Acknowledgement Form in the Employee Self Service.

Skills

Assessment

Technical skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Intervention

Evaluation

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Leadership

Service

Education

BSN preferred

Associate Degree nurses accepted

Job description

The November 16, 2026 Surgical Services Transitional Operating Room/Surgery, Endoscopy or PACU RN Residency for experienced RNs is now accepting applications. This position is for experienced RN's with a minimum of 1 yearof RN experience in an acute care hospital setting wanting to go into theOperating Room/Surgery, Endoscopy or PACU Residency.

Program availability is subject to change and will only run based on organizational needs. Placement, interview, and location preferences are not guaranteed.

Application deadline and program availability is subject to change based on application volume and business needs.

The Registered Nurse is a licensed professional able to demonstrate the following core competencies: assessment, technical skills, communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, planning, intervention, evaluation, flexibility, organizational skills, professional accountability, leadership and service. This course is designed to provide nurses with theoretical knowledge needed to provide holistic family-centered care to patients and family members and is targeted toward registered nurses who are new to Operating Room/Surgery, Endoscopy or PACU nursing.

Qualified candidates interested in the Operating Room/Surgery, Endoscopy or PACU Residency must:

• Have a currentBLS for Healthcare Provider card


• Have 1 year of current RN experience in a hospital setting (required)


• Have a Current FL RN License


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. All Associate Degree nurses hired after 2/2012 accepted into the program must agree to achieve their BSN degree within 3 years of start date


• CompleteTransfer Acknowledgement Form in the Employee Self Service.

Candidates selected will need to provide the following documents:

• Copy of Nursing Diploma or Unofficial Transcript indicating the nursing degree awarded


• Copy of FL RN license


• Copy of BLS for Healthcare Provider card issued by BHSF.

EOE, including disability/vets