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 31, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.86
- Weekly
- $2,083
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,316
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
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
- 654 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 72 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: GHR Healthcare ($57.06/hour across 56 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a progressive care unit caring for patients in a head, neck, and plastics specialty setting. In this travel assignment, you will provide direct nursing care on 12-hour night shifts, monitor telemetry patients, and support the unit’s clinical needs while floating as required. PCU and telemetry experience, along with ACLS, BLS, and NIH certification, are required. Epic experience and teaching hospital experience are preferred. Weekend coverage is required, and you will be scheduled to work three of five winter holidays.
Weather:
Lexington typically offers crisp mornings, cool to mild afternoons, and colorful seasonal scenery around this time of year. Occasional rain is possible, so a light jacket and comfortable waterproof footwear can be useful.
Fun Things To Do:
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Horse Country Tour: Explore Lexington’s renowned horse farms and scenic countryside.
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Bourbon Trail Day Trip: Visit distilleries and historic towns throughout the surrounding Bluegrass region.
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Red River Gorge Day Trip: Hike, climb, and enjoy dramatic natural scenery a short drive from Lexington.
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Downtown Lexington: Browse local shops, restaurants, galleries, and lively public spaces.
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Keeneland Area: Enjoy the grounds, nearby trails, and the area’s classic Bluegrass atmosphere.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Lexington, Kentucky
Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 14 weeks, 36 hours per week
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