Commonwealth Eye Surgery
Ambulatory · Lexington, KY
- 1
- open role, live count
- 4.8
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
- Shifts hiring now
- Rotating 1
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You work full-time Pre-Op/PACU at this ophthalmology ASC, giving moderate sedation with midazolam, fentanyl, and ketamine—not propofol.
Moving here
You would join a private Lexington-headquartered eye-surgery center listed at 1–50 employees, not a large hospital campus.
As of 2026 · 2025-09-12Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: indeed.com
Experienced nurses
A July 2025 RN said coworkers were the best part of the job and called the surgery center an outstanding place to work.
As of 2025-07-17Source: indeed.com
Experienced nurses
Glassdoor shows 4.5 from five ratings and 78% would recommend, and the one nurse review is a 5.0.
More about working here
Experienced nurses
You work a fast-paced ambulatory eye-surgery floor, the kind of room an RN described with music playing.
As of 2025-07-17Source: indeed.com
Moving here
You would work in a small Lexington ASC where reviewers include both RNs and ophthalmic technicians.
As of 2025-09-12Source: indeed.com
Working conditions
- Floating
- RN posting says the nurse must work all areas as needed; duties vary with changing needs and priorities.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The city
Living in Lexington, KY
Lush rolling horse pastures meet a lively college-town energy in Lexington, home to the University of Kentucky and its major medical campus. The city blends Bluegrass charm with growing healthcare opportunities, making it an appealing spot for RNs seeking a mid-size city with Southern warmth.
Browse roles in Lexington- Metro price level · Lexington area
- 7% below the national average
- BEA index 92.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
Who they are
You would clock in to a full-time Pre-Op/PACU job at Commonwealth Eye Surgery, a small ophthalmology ASC in Lexington. You report to the ASC Nurse Administrator.
- Ambulatory · Lexington
- Hiring rotating
More about Commonwealth Eye Surgery
The work is moderate sedation with midazolam, fentanyl, and ketamine—not propofol—and the posting is clear that you work all areas as needed when the day's priorities shift. This is a private company headquartered in Lexington, listed at 1–50 people. A July 2025 RN said coworkers were the best part of the job, called the center an outstanding place to work, and described a fast-paced room with music playing and prolonged standing as the main stressor. Glassdoor shows 4.5 from five ratings and 78% would recommend; that one nurse review is a 5.0. Multiple 2025 Indeed reviews say new executive leadership made the culture toxic and that clinical and clerical staff left after terminations. Indeed puts pay and benefits at 4.0, job security and advancement at 2.5, and management and culture at 2.8. Day-to-day balance reports do not agree: Glassdoor work-life is 4.4 and Indeed is 3.2.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- leadership-driven culture shift
- Multiple 2025 Indeed reviews say new executive leadership made the culture toxic and that clinical and clerical staff left after terminations.
As of 2025-09-12Source: indeed.com
- coworker camaraderie
- A July 2025 RN called coworkers the best part of the job and said the surgery center is an outstanding place to work.
As of 2025-07-17Source: indeed.com
- pace and physical demand
- The same RN cited prolonged standing as the main stressor and described a fast-paced room with music playing.
As of 2025-07-17Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- pay versus advancement
- Indeed scores pay and benefits at 4.0 but job security and advancement at 2.5, with management and culture at 2.8.
As of 2025-09-12Source: indeed.com
- overall recommend rate
- Glassdoor shows 4.5 from 5 ratings and 78% would recommend; the single nurse review is 5.0 with a fully positive outlook.
- work-life balance split
- Glassdoor work-life is 4.4 while Indeed work-life is 3.2, so day-to-day balance reports do not agree.
As of 2025-09-12Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: indeed.com
What to weigh
Multiple 2025 Indeed reviews say new executive leadership made the culture toxic and that clinical and clerical staff left after terminations.
As of 2025-09-12Source: indeed.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 19, 2026
- Website
- commonwealtheyes.com ↗
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Pre-Op/PACU (ophthalmology ASC)
Employer RN posting is full-time Pre-Op/PACU reporting to the ASC Nurse Administrator; moderate sedation with midazolam, fentanyl, ketamine; no propofol.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: indeed.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
Ambulatory eye surgery
An Indeed RN review of Commonwealth Eye Surgery Center describes a fast-paced floor; other reviewers are ophthalmic technicians.
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.com
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