Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
Hospital in Lexington, KY
- $42k–$130k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
For the Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington hiring team
1 nursing student or new grad on Nursing Mastery who wants to work in Kentucky is open to offers for your roles.
- Cardiovascular1 role · 0 who fit
- heart-institute1 role · 0 who fit
- ICU1 role · 1 who fit
- PACU1 role · 1 who fit
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The short version
The largest sign-on bonus attached to our postings here reaches $25,000, which is real money on top of an hourly range that runs from $30 to $60.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-17Nurses here describe the floor crew as family-like and genuinely supportive, which is the thing that carries you through a first year.
For new gradsSources
As of 2023-04-14Source: indeed.comOur three postings here show a $30.00 hourly median with a $60.00 top of range, so ask which end your specialty lands on before you sign.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-17
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads
Nursing here
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Ratios
- Reviewers frequently cite high patient ratios (6-8 on med-surg) and chronic understaffing causing heavy workloads.
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As of 2024-01-27Source: indeed.com- Coworker Teamwork
- Peers describe a strong, supportive, family-like atmosphere and positive camaraderie among floor nurses.
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As of 2023-04-14Source: indeed.com- Management and Leadership
- Staff report high management turnover, feeling micromanaged, and disconnection between upper administration and bedside needs.
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As of 2022-08-23Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Physical Facility
- Nurses report that the physical hospital facility feels outdated and in need of renovation.
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As of 2021-08-11Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers repeatedly flag chronic understaffing with med-surg assignments of six to eight patients, and separately describe the building itself as dated and overdue for renovation.
Sources
As of 2024-01-27 · 2021-08-11Source: indeed.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 Lexington, KY
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.
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
Common questions
Does Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington hire new grads?
1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 7 roles, up to $25,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Cardiovascular (1), heart institute (1), ICU (1) and PACU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY
- RN
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY
- RN
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
Lexington, KY
RN PACU
$30–$44/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
Lexington, KY
RN Heart Institute
$30–$44/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- CEU allowance
Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington
Lexington, KY
Nurse Manager Cardiac ICU Step Down
$42–$62/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
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Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Saint-Joseph-Hospital/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-04-14
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