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:
Join a travel assignment in Lexington as a CVOR Registered Nurse supporting complex surgical care in a Level I trauma center setting. You will work with heart and lung transplant, orthopedic, and general surgical cases, with the opportunity to float to the main operating room. Neuro experience is preferred, and BLS certification is required. This weekday day-shift assignment offers a consistent schedule and the chance to expand your experience across a broad range of operating room cases.
Weather:
Lexington typically offers crisp mornings, mild afternoons, colorful fall scenery, and occasional rain around this time of year. Comfortable temperatures make it easy to explore the city, nearby parks, and surrounding horse country.
Fun Things To Do:
• Horse Country: Tour nearby farms and learn about Lexington’s renowned horse industry.
• Kentucky Horse Park: Spend a day exploring equine exhibits, museums, and scenic grounds.
• Red River Gorge: Take a day trip for hiking, natural arches, overlooks, and outdoor adventure.
• Louisville: Enjoy a day trip featuring museums, restaurants, waterfront views, and local attractions.
• Downtown Lexington: Explore local restaurants, shops, historic streets, and cultural venues.
Job Specifics:
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Shift: 8-hour days, 06:30–15:00, five days per week
Duration: 40 hours per week for 14 weeks
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