Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Community hospital in Kentucky

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Jackson Purchase Medical Center workplace

From 15 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources

For the Jackson Purchase Medical Center hiring team

3 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.

Psych3 roles · 3 who fit
Women's Services3 roles · 0 who fit
Detox2 roles · 0 who fit
ER1 role · 0 who fit

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The short version

Jackson Purchase Medical Center staffs RNs across Med-Surg, surgical services, emergency services, and behavioral health, and fills adult med-surg nights with 13-week agency contracts.

Employer research, Sep 17, 2026

You can move between distinct nursing areas without leaving the building: Med-Surg, surgical services, emergency, and behavioral health all staff RNs here.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Staff across departments describe close peer relationships, which matters when you are the new name on the schedule.
If you are moving here
Sources
As of 2022-05-19Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Surgical services runs with its own RN director, giving that department a dedicated nursing leadership line.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com

Who it fits

Best fit

Psych and women's services nurses: 6 of 15 roles
Per diem nurses: 9 of 15 roles are per diem

Nursing here

Scheduling

Former employees describe scheduling as rigid, noting a strict absence policy with zero schedule flexibility during the first 90 days of employment.

Jackson Purchase Medical Center · employer research

Sources

As of 2022-01-12Source: glassdoor.com

Published pay and benefits

Benefits

$1,929.00

13-week travel Med-Surg RN contract weekly rate (Advantis Medical, 3x12 night shifts)

As of 2026-09-17

Units hiring now

PsychDays 2 · Nights 13 open
Women's servicesDays 1 · Nights 13 open
DetoxNights 12 open
ER1 open
Med-Surg
Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KY
Hospital utilizes agency travel RNs for 13-week contracts covering adult medical-surgical caseloads on 3x12 night shifts.
Sources
Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KYAs of 2026-09-17
Surgical Services
Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KY
Facility operates dedicated surgical services staffing Registered Nurses and a Surgical Services RN Director.
Sources
Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KYAs of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Emergency Services
Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KY
Hospital operates an emergency services department employing Registered Nurses.
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KYAs of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Behavioral Health
Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KY
Hospital maintains dedicated behavioral health nursing staff.
Sources
Jackson Purchase Medical Center · Mayfield, KYAs of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Probationary Attendance Policy: Staff report rigid absence enforcement during the first 90 days of hire, creating severe difficulties for employees managing illness or dependent care.; Sources
As of 2022-01-12Source: glassdoor.com
Workplace Camaraderie: Staff consistently highlight strong peer relationships, describing a supportive and close-knit family environment across departments.; Sources
As of 2022-05-19Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Compensation and Management Fairness: Reviewers express frustration with subpar compensation packages and perceived favoritism toward senior staff over newer employees.; Sources
As of 2025-03-10Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

Former staff describe a strict absence policy and essentially no schedule flexibility during your first 90 days, and some reviewers also flag pay and favoritism toward senior staff.
Sources
As of 2022-01-12 · 2025-03-10Source: glassdoor.com

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Living in Mayfield, KY

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Mayfield is a small, close-knit community in western Kentucky's Jackson Purchase region, offering a quiet, small-town pace of life. It's the kind of place where neighbors know each other and local healthcare serves a tight regional community—an appealing fit for nurses seeking a slower rhythm and meaningful local impact.

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State price level · Kentucky: 10% below the national average; State index 90.2 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $644/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $40,965/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Jackson Purchase Medical Center hire new grads?

1 of 15 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 3 are night shifts.

Which units are hiring?

Psych (3), women's services (3), detox (2) and ER (1).

How do I apply?

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