RN
Lexington, Kentucky
Posted Jul 14
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $25,000
The median for nursing in Kentucky is $30/hr, across 122 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Registered Nurse position at Saint Joseph Hospital (CHI/CommonSpirit Health) in Lexington, KY. Responsibilities include delivering compassionate patient care, performing assessments, implementing care plans, administering medications and IV therapy, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and evaluating patient outcomes. Requires graduation from accredited nursing school, KY RN license, BLS/CPR upon hire, and ACLS within 90 days. Pay range $30.00-$43.50/hour.
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Requirements
- KY RN license
- Required
Benefits
- Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance
Place
- City
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
Lexington area index 92.9, where 100 is the national average.
Lush rolling horse pastures meet a lively college-town energy in Lexington, home to the University of Kentucky and its major medical campus. The city blends Bluegrass charm with growing healthcare opportunities, making it an appealing spot for RNs seeking a mid-size city with Southern warmth.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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CHI Saint Joseph Health is a faith-based healthcare system operating in Lexington, Kentucky, and part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States. Formed from the legacy of Catholic Health Initiatives, the organization shares…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
