Med/Surg RN in Frankfort, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Frankfort, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,487/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.31
- Weekly
- $1,487
- Yearly (full-time)
- $77,324
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $41.31/hour — 6% 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, 36 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
- 621 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 34 of them in Frankfort.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.23/hour across 116 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel assignment is for a Med/Surg Registered Nurse providing direct care on a telemetry-focused unit in an acute care setting. You will care for a varied medical-surgical patient population while using telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, CPAP management, port access, and post-procedural assessment skills. The schedule includes three 12-hour day shifts each week, with every other weekend required. Nurses may also support post-surgical Med/Surg or telemetry overflow areas as needed. Experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, central lines, blood transfusions, and post-dialysis assessments is valued.
Weather:
Frankfort typically offers crisp, comfortable days with cool mornings and evenings around this time of year. Expect a mix of sunshine and cloud cover, with occasional rain and pleasant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Fun Things To Do:
- Frankfort: Explore the city’s historic downtown and local attractions.
- Outdoor escape: Enjoy scenic walks and relaxing outdoor time around Central Kentucky.
- Day trip to Lexington: Discover the area’s attractions, dining, and cultural experiences.
- Day trip to Louisville: Spend a day exploring the city’s entertainment, dining, and attractions.
- Central Kentucky outing: Take a leisurely drive through the surrounding communities and countryside.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Frankfort, Kentucky
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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