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Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.

Hiring nurses in Lexington, KY

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Surrounded by bluegrass horse farms and rolling limestone pastures, Lexington pairs powerhouse medical hubs with relaxed southern living. A cost of living about 7% below the national average stretches your paycheck further, whether you’re unwinding after shift at Keeneland, exploring the Distillery District, or settling into leafy neighborhoods like Chevy Chase.

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Metro price level · Lexington area
7% below the national average
BEA index 92.9 (100 = national)

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Roles from Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept.

School Health LPN - Contract 3236

Posted last week

$28/hr

  • LPN
  • Local contract

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