Registered Nurse, Transitional Critical Care RN Residency for Experienced RNs

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

Job summary

Baptist Health offers the Fall 2026 Transitional RN Residency for experienced RNs. The program commences on November 16, 2026 and targets nurses new to critical care within a hospital setting.

Most positions are expected to be night shifts. Candidates should have at least one year of RN experience and may need to obtain a BSN within three years, with a FL RN license and a current BLS card required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; all ADN nurses hired after 2/2012 must agree to achieve BSN within 3 years of start date.
• Current FL RN License.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card issued by BHSF.
• 1 year of current RN experience in a hospital setting (required).
• Complete Transfer Acknowledgement Form in the Employee Self Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic family-centered care in a critical care context.
• Demonstrate core competencies including assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Participate in the Critical Care Residency Training Program and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Assessment

Technical skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Intervention

Evaluation

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Professional accountability

Leadership

Service

Education

BSN preferred

ADN accepted with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years

Job description

The Fall 2026 Transitional RN Residency for experienced RNs is now accepting applications. If offered, the program will begin on November 16, 2026. This position is intended for experienced registered nurses seeking entry into a Critical Care Residency Training Program. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting. Employees currently working in a step-down unit are not required to apply to the Critical Care Residency Program in order to transition to the ICU.

Program availability is subject to change and will only run based on organizational needs. Placement, interview, and location preferences are not guaranteed. Most available positions will be for the night shift.

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 critical care nursing.

At Baptist Health, nursing is a top priority. We recognize the unique value BSN prepared nurses bring to our high quality evidence-based patient-and-family centered care environment. Our Professional Nurse Advancement Program recognizes and rewards BSN Nurses at Baptist Health for being committed to personal and professional growth while continuing to provide high quality direct patient care. Use your BSN to demonstrate your clinical proficiency and professional competence at Baptist Health and come join the best place to be your best.

Qualified candidates interested in the Critical CareResidency must:

• 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.
• Have a Current FL RN License
• Have a currentBLS for Healthcare Provider card issuedby BHSF
• Have 1 year of current RN experience in a hospital setting (required)
• Complete Transfer Acknowledgement Form inthe Employee Self Service.

Candidates selected will need to provide the following documents:

• Copy ofNursing DiplomaorUnofficial Transcript indicating the nursing degree awarded
• Copy ofFL RN license
• Copy ofBLS for Healthcare Provider card issues by BHSF.

EOE, including disability/vets