L&D RN in Prestonsburg, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Prestonsburg, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,929/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $81.36
- Weekly
- $2,929
- Yearly (full-time)
- $152,308
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $81.36/hour — 109% 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, 6 of them in Prestonsburg.
- 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
Provide specialized labor and delivery nursing care during a 13-week travel assignment in a level 1 acute-care setting. You will support patients in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery while using the Meditech electronic medical record. This role includes 12-hour rotating night shifts, floating within your scope of practice, and working every other weekend. Required qualifications include current labor and delivery experience, BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate AWHONN fetal monitoring certification, and a Kentucky or compact nursing license.
Weather:
Expect generally cool, comfortable conditions with crisp mornings, mild afternoons, and colorful scenery throughout the surrounding Appalachian region. Occasional rain may add a fresh touch to the mountain landscape.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local arts: Enjoy live performances and regional culture at the Mountain Arts Center.
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Outdoor recreation: Explore hiking, boating, and scenic overlooks at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park.
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Day trip: Visit Red River Gorge for sandstone arches, hiking trails, and mountain views.
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Day trip: Discover the overlooks, trails, and canyon scenery at Breaks Interstate Park.
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Regional adventure: Take a scenic drive through the Appalachian foothills and sample local restaurants and shops.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Shift: 12-hour rotating nights, generally 7:00 PM–7:30 AM; three shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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