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University of Kentucky

Hiring nurses in Lexington, KY

  • $44k–$95k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
  • Hiring days and nights
  • New grads welcome on 4 roles
See 5 open roles

From 5 postings

For the University of Kentucky hiring team

1 nursing student or new grad on Nursing Mastery who wants to work in Kentucky is open to offers for your roles.

  • Endoscopy1 role · 0 who fit
  • Interventional Radiology1 role · 0 who fit
  • PICU1 role · 1 who fit
  • Transitional Unit1 role · 0 who fit

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Who it fits

Best fit

  • New grads: 4 of 5 roles welcome new grads

Nursing here

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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Living 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)

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

Common questions

Does University of Kentucky hire new grads?

4 of 5 roles welcome new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.

Which units are hiring?

Endoscopy (1), interventional radiology (1), PICU (1) and transitional unit (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Kentucky, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from University of Kentucky

  • RN
  • Interventional Radiology
  • ADN accepted
  • New grads welcomed
  • LPN
  • 8-⁠hour days
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Nurse Clinical

$28–$39/hr

  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
  • Compact license OK
  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • Compact license OK
  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Compact license OK

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