Stepdown RN in Hazard, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Hazard, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,702/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.29
- Weekly
- $2,702
- Yearly (full-time)
- $140,504
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.29/hour — 44% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky ($38.96/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky right now
- 572 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 32 of them in Hazard.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $84.89/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($56.56/hour across 40 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel contract as a Stepdown Registered Nurse in Hazard, Kentucky. You will work on a 3 South stepdown unit caring for patients who require close monitoring and intermediate-level nursing support. This assignment is well suited for a nurse with at least two years of PCU or stepdown experience who is comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts, floating within scope of practice, and participating in every-other-weekend coverage. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIH certification, and a valid Kentucky or compact nursing license are required. A flu vaccine is required; declinations are not accepted, though medical and religious exemptions may be reviewed individually.
Weather
Hazard typically offers crisp, comfortable seasonal weather with colorful mountain scenery, cool evenings, and pleasant conditions for exploring the outdoors. Pack layers so you can enjoy both scenic drives and time outside.
Fun Things To Do
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Breaks Interstate Park Day Trip: Explore dramatic overlooks, hiking trails, and Appalachian scenery across the Kentucky-Virginia border.
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Red River Gorge Day Trip: Visit the renowned natural area for hiking, sandstone arches, scenic drives, and outdoor adventure.
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Jenny Wiley State Resort Park: Enjoy lake views, trails, boating, and peaceful mountain recreation.
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Perry County Park: Spend time outdoors with walking areas, recreation, and local mountain views.
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Appalachian Scenic Drive: Take a leisurely drive through the surrounding mountains and small communities.
Job Specifics
City and State: Hazard, Kentucky
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; night schedule noted as 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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