UK HealthCare
Academic medical center in Greater Lexington Area
- $58k–$95k/yr posted pay across 8 roles
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 5 roles
From 12 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 15, 2026Sources
The short version
UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky, employing approximately 9,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Employer research, Jul 15, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 5 of 12 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
Benefits
Employees rated pay and benefits at 3.9 out of 5 stars on Indeed, suggesting relative satisfaction with compensation and benefits compared to other sub-categories. The organization participates in Cigna's medical insurance network, and offers an employee recognition program through O.C. Tanner.
The hard parts
Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.1 out of 5 stars on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 15, 2026
Culture rated below average at 3.3 out of 5 stars on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 15, 2026
Some nursing roles require significant call burdens (2-3 weeknights and 1-2 weekends of call per schedule period in Interventional Radiology)
Employer research, Jul 15, 2026
Premium Weekend Plan in trauma requires working every Saturday and Sunday plus holidays
Employer research, Jul 15, 2026
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 UK HealthCare hire new grads?
5 of 12 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 7 roles with a stated shift, 6 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (2), oncology (2), device clinic (1), infusion (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to UK HealthCare, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at UK HealthCare
Nurse Coord Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC
$61,000–$95,000/year
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Nurse Clinical/UKHC
$28–$39/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- ukhealthcare.uky.edu
Employer website
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