Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Hospital in Somerset, KY
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 14 roles
- Hiring nights and days
From 24 postings · Employer research Jul 14, 2026
The short version
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a regional hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky (42503).
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Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 24 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Benefits
The only benefit explicitly mentioned in the provided job description is a $20,000 commitment bonus, requiring either a two-year commitment or a one-year commitment for night-shift ICU RNs.
The hard parts
Night shift required with 6:30/7:00 PM start times
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Rotating weekend coverage is mandatory
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Multi-year commitment required to receive full commitment bonus
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Somerset, KY
Somerset sits in south-central Kentucky near Lake Cumberland, a sprawling reservoir known for boating and fishing. Small-town rhythm dominates, with a historic downtown and easy access to outdoor recreation. A practical pick for nurses who prefer a quieter community setting within driving distance of Lexington and Knoxville.
Browse roles in Somerset- State price level · Kentucky
- 10% below the national average
- State index 90.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $775/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $34,704/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital hire new grads?
2 of 24 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 14 of 24 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 15 roles with a stated shift, 8 are night shifts, 4 are day shifts and 3 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Float pool (3), med surg (2), psych (2), rehab (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
Registered Nurse (RN) CVU
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health PRN
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (RN) PCU 4 Overflow
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (PRN) House Supervisor PRN
Posted last week
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation PRN
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Float Pool
Posted last week
- CNA
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), PRN - MedSurg
Posted 2 weeks ago
- CNA
- Per diem
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ENT Clinic
Posted last week
- LPN
- Per diem
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Cardiology Clinic
Posted last week
- LPN
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- 12-hour days
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Compact license OK
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