Registered Nurse, Transitional Step Down RN Residency for Experienced RNs

baptisthlth; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse advancement program

BSN completion support

Job summary

Baptist Health is launching the Fall 2026 Step Down Transitional RN Residency for experienced RNs, with a start date of November 16, 2026.

Qualified applicants have at least 1 year of RN experience in an acute care hospital and will undergo Step Down Residency Training to enhance clinical proficiency and leadership in a family-centered care environment.

The program supports BSN attainment and professional growth through Baptist Health's Nurse Advancement Program, subject to organizational needs.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; All ADN nurses hired after 2012 must obtain BSN within 3 years of start date.
• Current FL RN License is required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card issued by BHSF is required.
• 1 year of RN experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Complete Transfer Acknowledgement Form in the Employee Self Service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate core competencies: assessment, technical skills, communication, critical thinking, leadership and service.
• Provide holistic family-centered care to patients and families in the high-acuity setting.
• Participate in the Step Down Residency Training Program and professional development.
• Contribute to ongoing nursing excellence and patient outcomes within Baptist Health.

Skills

Assessment

Technical skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Intervention

Evaluation

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Professional accountability

Leadership

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

Job description

The Fall 2026 Step Down Transitional RN Residency for experienced RNs is now accepting applications. If offered, the program is schedule to start on November 16, 2026. This position is for experienced RN's wanting to go into a Step Down Residency Training Program with a minimum of 1 yearof RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Program availability is subject to change and will only run based on organizational needs.

Placement, interview, and location preferences are not guaranteed.

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 high acuitynursing.

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 theStep Down ResidencyTraining Programmust:

• Have a 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 issues by 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 Nursing Diploma or Unofficial Transcript indicating the nursing degree awarded
• Copy of FL RN license
• Copy of BLS for Healthcare Provider card issues by BHSF.

EOE, including disability/vets