PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Lexington, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,083/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.86
- Weekly
- $2,083
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,316
This job pays about $57.86/hour — 49% 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
- 643 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 68 of them in Lexington.
- 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 119 jobs).
Job description
This travel assignment is for a Registered Nurse supporting a progressive care unit in Lexington. You will care for patients requiring close monitoring, manage telemetry and complex medication infusions such as insulin, heparin, and possible cardiac drips, and use your Level 1 trauma experience in a hospital-based setting. The schedule consists of overnight 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend coverage and three of five winter holidays required. First-time travelers are welcome, and a little nighttime stamina will go a long way.
Weather:
Lexington typically offers cool, crisp conditions around this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, refreshing evenings, and colorful seasonal scenery that is ideal for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Horse Country: Tour nearby horse farms and experience the equestrian traditions surrounding Lexington.
• Bourbon Trail Day Trip: Visit distilleries in the surrounding region for scenic drives and Kentucky bourbon history.
• Red River Gorge Day Trip: Explore dramatic cliffs, natural bridges, hiking trails, and outdoor overlooks.
• Downtown Lexington: Enjoy local restaurants, shops, public art, and historic streets.
• Keeneland Area: Spend a day near the famed racing grounds and take in the surrounding Bluegrass landscape.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Lexington, Kentucky
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three shifts per week
Duration: 504 hours over 14 weeks
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