CVOR RN in Lexington, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,670/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.75
- Weekly
- $2,670
- Yearly (full-time)
- $138,840
This job pays about $66.75/hour — 71% 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, 40 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
- 644 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 66 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 117 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Take on a 14-week travel contract as a cardiovascular operating room registered nurse in Lexington, Kentucky. You will support CVOR procedures during consistent 10-hour day shifts and may float to the main operating room. This assignment requires experience with heart and lung transplant, orthopedic, and general surgical cases, with neuro experience preferred. Bring at least two years of Level I trauma center CVOR experience and current BLS certification. Your clinical expertise will be put to work across a broad range of complex cases—an operating room passport stamp for your professional journey.
Weather:
Lexington typically offers crisp, comfortable days around this time of year, with cool evenings and a mix of sunshine and occasional rain. The changing foliage and mild daytime temperatures make it easy to enjoy the area's outdoor spaces.
Fun Things To Do:
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Horse Country: Tour working thoroughbred farms and learn about Lexington's famous equine heritage.
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Bourbon Trail Day Trip: Explore distilleries and scenic back roads in nearby central Kentucky.
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Red River Gorge Day Trip: Hike, climb, or take in panoramic views among dramatic rock formations.
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Rupp Arena and Downtown Lexington: Catch a sporting event, concert, or enjoy local dining and entertainment.
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Keeneland: Spend a day exploring the historic racecourse grounds and surrounding walking areas.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Lexington, Kentucky
Shift: Day shift, four 10-hour shifts per week, 06:30–17:00
Duration: 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, 14 weeks
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