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Baptist Health Paducah

2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003

County:Mc CrackenCBSA Area:Mayfield, KYOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Baptist Health Paducah is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a small town setting in Paducah, Kentucky, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive atmosphere. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international recruitment. The facility’s size and community focus provide opportunities for meaningful patient care and professional growth.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
349
RN Count
408
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Kentucky

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Comprehensive but straightforward process

Mayfield, KY overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:16.8 min
Drive
90.4%
  • Drive90.4%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walk1.6%
  • Other1.3%
  • Work from home5.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Barkley Regional Airport
  • Campbell AAF (Fort Campbell) Air Field
  • Southern Illinois Airport
  • Southern Illinois Airport
  • Evansville Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
24,901
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
737

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Kentucky state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1226th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed34th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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